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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, IFNCPMarch 8, 2023 0

Craving Pi? Enjoy a healthier slice

Pi Day is upon us! Every year on March 14, math-lovers unite to celebrate all things pi because the date (written 3/14 in the US) matches the first three digits of pi, 3.14.

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 22, 2023 0

Sports supplements: beyond athletic performance

When we hear about supplements like creatine or branch chain amino acids, most of us automatically think of athletes, or body builders, or something similar, but these supplements have many benefits beyond athletic performance.

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 8, 2023 2

The most popular sports supplements: are they helpful?

Advertisements for sports supplements are everywhere! They usually include a sweaty, muscled, barely dressed model drinking something called Ripped Force, Jacked, Ultimate Shred or some other ridiculous name. The sports nutrition industry is a $40 billion plus industry. There is a lot of money behind that marketing. But do these

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNJanuary 25, 2023 0

Clean condiments

Sauces, spreads and seasonings are a great way to add some zip to a meal, and it can be convenient to buy them instead of making them from scratch. Unfortunately, a lot of store-bought condiments and dressings (even many targeting health-conscious consumers) are filled will additives. From added sugars, MSG

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNJanuary 11, 2023 0

Habit building hacks

If you’ve decided to make some changes this year, but you have yet to start or your resolution is fizzling out after a couple weeks of going strong, you are not alone. Even when we have the best intentions, stubborn old habits, day-to-day responsibilities and unexpected life events can sometimes

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 14, 2022 0

10 sweet seasons for giving

Well SAS, you outdid yourselves once again! For 10 years, we've been collecting and donating leftover and excess Halloween candy from SAS families. We challenged you to raise the {candy} bar once again this year...and man did you do that, tipping the scales at 480 pounds of candy which brings

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Beverly BrownDecember 7, 2022 7

How I quit counting calories and reversed arthritis with better nutrition

This August 2011 post announced my successful weight loss using a calorie-counting app – and provided a personal way to illustrate what SAS does with data. Eleven years later, here’s an update on my journey to living my best life through better nutrition.

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 16, 2022 2

Getting salty: how much is too much?

If you read this previous blog about types of salt (sodium chloride), you might recall that I mentioned salt is an essential nutrient. The body uses salt to maintain fluid levels and support muscle and nerve function. Sodium is critical for heart, liver and kidney function. Chloride, the other part

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 9, 2022 3

Getting salty: what kind of salt should you use?

Should you be using table salt, sea salt or kosher salt to season your food? Which is better? There are all kinds of options for salt these days, but are they really that different?

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPOctober 26, 2022 1

Beginner's guide to H Mart: pantry essentials and snacks

Shopping at an Asian grocery store can be intimidating. Hopefully the fruits and vegetables guide has helped you gain some confidence in navigating Asian markets. As you continue to explore and expand your selections, try these pantry essentials and snacks.

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