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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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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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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPApril 9, 2025 0

Understanding constipation: causes and simple ways to prevent it

Constipation is a common issue many people face at some point. Around 15-20% of adults deal with chronic constipation, and this figure increases to nearly 40% for those over 65. It can be uncomfortable, frustrating, and even painful. If not addressed, constipation may lead to complications like hemorrhoids or anal

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMarch 26, 2025 0

Synthetic food dyes: potential risks behind the rainbow

Many popular products from brightly colored candies and cereals to neon pickles to vibrant drinks get their eye-catching appeal from synthetic food dyes. But beneath their dazzling hues lies a complex, controversial web of science, regulation and risk. So, let’s explore the history of synthetic food dyes and uncover potential

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMarch 12, 2025 0

Eating for eye health

Our eyes are a key sensory organ, allowing us to see and perceive the world around us. But, just like any other organ, they need proper care to stay healthy. In addition to regular eye exams and good hygiene, proper nutrition also plays a crucial role in maintaining vision and

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNFebruary 26, 2025 0

Tips to sync your circadian rhythm

Our circadian rhythms, the natural cycles that govern our sleep-wake patterns, are crucial for overall health. Not only do we feel more energetic when we sleep and wake at the right times for our bodies, but living in alignment with our 24-hour cycles has a big impact on our metabolic

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNFebruary 12, 2025 0

Science of circadian rhythms and health

Circadian rhythms are natural internal biological processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours. These rhythms are influenced throughout the day by external cues like light and environmental temperature. Syncing our biological functions with the diurnal, day-to-night, fluctuations of the natural world around us plays a

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJanuary 22, 2025 0

Magnesium: the vital mineral you likely need more of

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant element in the human body. This mineral plays a crucial role in well over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including energy production, muscle function, and DNA synthesis. Despite its importance, most of us don't get enough magnesium which can lead to potential health

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJanuary 8, 2025 0

Heart Health – Beyond Cholesterol

When most of us consider heart health, we likely think about our cholesterol levels. But heart health is so much more than just cholesterol. Heart disease is a complex end result of multiple factors driven by things such as food intake, movement patterns, stress, and even toxin exposure.

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 11, 2024 0

12 sweet seasons of giving

Since 2012, the SAS Health Center Center and VETS Employee Inclusion Group have been collecting and donating leftover and excess Halloween candy. This year marked the 12th annual candy drive, and SAS families showed up with their candy-coated generosity once again, tipping the scales at 400 pounds of candy.

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 4, 2024 0

Happy Tummy, Happy Child: 5 Simple Steps to Boost Gut Health

The human body is often described as a well-oiled machine, where each part has a specialized function that contributes to the overall function of the machine. But when one part is damaged, the entire machine can stop working – and it’s often the smallest piece that has the biggest impact.

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