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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, IFNCPMay 27, 2015 0

Fries with That?

French fries, pommes frites, chips…or just fries…are indisputably one of the most popular foods in America with the average American consuming nearly 29 pounds of fries a year.

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMay 13, 2015 0

Decode Your Produce

Do you ever wonder why those pesky little stickers are on fruits and vegetables? Other than to annoy us while trying to meticulously peel them off without leaving behind sticky glue? Those stickers are called price look-up or PLU codes and they actually do serve a purpose and can help

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPApril 22, 2015 1

Benefits of Vinegar- Health or Hype?

Vinegar has been around for thousands of years, and it’s been used medicinally for likely just as long. We've all heard the “wives tales” about what vinegar can do (and seen the crazy claims on the internet). But does it really work? Vinegar has been researched for a while now,

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPApril 8, 2015 0

The Amazing Avocado!

I love avocados! The creamy texture seems to go perfect with just about anything! My favorite combo is avocado and egg, they are a match made in heaven! But avocados are great on salads, in sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, soups, and even desserts! Luckily avocados are also a nutritional powerhouse!

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNMarch 25, 2015 0

Good Bye Flu Season! Get Your Healthy On!

Thank goodness, winter is behind us! Hopefully it took all the germs with it. I hope you were able to dodge the cold and flu bullets this winter. If not, now’s the time to give your body, immune system and eating plan a refreshing kick start. Starting today, build these

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNMarch 11, 2015 1

3 Nutrition Tips to Boost Your Energy for Spring

Ole Man Winter has taken his sweet time getting out of here this year challenging even the most complacent weather watchers. But, last night I finally heard it - the beautiful trill of the Spring Peeper frogs. If you’re not from North Carolina or parts nearby, you may be unfamiliar

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 25, 2015 0

Is Butter Back?

For years, saturated fat has been blamed for high cholesterol levels and heart attacks. This overemphasis on reducing fat intake led many people to start substituting high carbohydrate, high sugar, processed foods for fats - bye, bye eggs, hello fat-free cookies!

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 11, 2015 0

Salad Dressing Shake Up

Have you ever sprinkled sugar over your salad? Probably not, but as it turns out food companies have already done it for you! Dressings can have up to a whopping 2 teaspoons of sugar in just 2 tablespoons- that’s 1/3 of your recommended sugar for the entire day. Wouldn’t you rather

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJanuary 21, 2015 2

Hidden in Plain Sight

By now most of us are at least aware of the fact that too much sugar isn’t good for us. But you may not be aware of some of the hidden sources of sugar like "not so sweet" foods such as pasta sauce, salad dressing, ketchup and bread. Some other

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNJanuary 14, 2015 0

Soft Drinks, Diet Sodas and Juices, Oh My!

Healthier Alternatives to Quench Your Thirst With research linking sugar to heart disease, diabetes and GI imbalances, many of us are trying to reduce or eliminate sugar. And to add salt (or sugar) to the wound, new studies are suggesting that some artificial sweeteners ALSO have negative health consequences. When

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