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SAS Nutrition

As a staff of certified nutritionists, our mission is to bring you the most up-to-date nutrition information that will enable employees to make strategic nutrition choices for their personal health needs and the needs of their family.

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPSeptember 10, 2025 0

Strengthen your shot: tips for boosting flu vaccine effectiveness

Every year, millions roll up their sleeves for the flu shot—but how can we ensure those vaccinations pack the strongest punch? While vaccine effectiveness varies by season and circulating strain (which we can’t control), lifestyle factors can actively enhance the body’s immune response to the flu vaccine.

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPAugust 27, 2025 0

How to choose quality supplements

The supplement industry is booming. In just the US alone, it’s estimated that there are over 100,000 different products sold, with the overall market nearing $70 billion in sales!!! Globally, this figure rises to about $180 billion (in 2024) and is projected to reach over $250 billion by 2029. The

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPAugust 13, 2025 0

Five days of fiber: simple meal ideas to reach your daily goals

Fiber plays a crucial role not only in our digestive health but also in overall well-being. It improves heart health, helps manage glucose levels, supports the body's natural detox process, and offers many other benefits. But how do you actually get the recommended amount of 25-30 grams of fiber each

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNJuly 23, 2025 0

Looking at labels: crack the code on dietary fats

Choosing whole foods is the simplest way to eat high-quality ingredients like dietary fats. But let’s be real, packaged and convenience foods are part of most modern lifestyles. When you grab an ultra-processed snack or pre-made meal, front-of-package claims can be misleading. Knowing what to look for on the nutrition facts

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNJuly 9, 2025 2

Fueling with fats — how to strike a healthy balance

Dietary fats often get a bad rap, but they’re essential for every cell in your body. Gram-for-gram, fats contain a little more than twice the calories of protein and carbohydrates, which is why they’re often targeted when trying to cut calories.

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Sarah FrostJune 25, 2025 0

Can you trust your smartwatch? A deep dive into calorie burn estimates

For many of us, our smartwatch is almost always on our wrist, monitoring our sleep, steps, heart rate, workouts, and even our calorie burn. We use it to provide insights into our health, fitness, and recovery. In fact, they often influence how hard we train, when we rest, and how

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Sarah FrostJune 11, 2025 0

Navigating gluten-free hosting: tips and recipes for a safe and delicious meal

Hosting can come with many different emotions for each of us. Often, as we plan and prepare to invite people into our homes, it can be stressful. We are tasked with preparing, shopping, cooking, and cleaning — all before anyone even rings the doorbell. If you’re anything like me, these

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNMay 28, 2025 0

Perimenopause power-up: beyond basic nutrition

In the last post, we explored fundamental nutritional habits to manage inflammation, insulin resistance, gut health and stress resilience which can all impact perimenopause symptoms. Now, let’s build on that foundation with advanced strategies to further tackle the effects of fluctuating and fading hormones.

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNMay 14, 2025 0

Perimenopause preparedness: nourish your body through the transition

Life is full of transitions, and just when you think you've mastered your routines — balancing work, family, social life and wellness — your hormones decide to shift gears. As the ovaries produce fewer eggs, estrogen and progesterone fluctuate unpredictably, setting off a cascade of changes that last an average

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPApril 23, 2025 0

The power of vitamin K2: what you need to know

While most people are familiar with Vitamin K1, which is essential for blood clotting, Vitamin K2 has unique benefits that are just beginning to be fully understood.

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