Shown here is a graph indicating the highest nutrient content of the various food groups. Note that fruits, vegetables, beans, and legumes have the highest nutrient content. "Fruits and Vegetables," "Fruits and Vegetables," that is what you hear every person who knows anything about nutrition spouting on and on about. It seems so m...

Cooking is not an exact science - and sometimes baking is not that specific in measurement or ingredient. When the time comes, knowing an accurate substitution is key. Below is a list of great substitutions when cooking or baking! 1. Eggs → Applesauce (great for baking) 2. Mayo → Avocado (for sandwiches) 3. Chicken Stock → C...

This is the mantra of the field of nutrition. It states that no one food is bad for you if you consume it in moderation. “Everything in moderation” is a bit confusing - and I imagine to the average person. Should you consume everything in the same moderation? I hope not - how moderately you consume vegetables and how mo...

Individuals choose to go vegetarian for a multitude of reasons: animal welfare, sustainability, and/or the perception that vegetarianism is inherently healthier. This latter point has been a point of contention amongst scientists and clinicians. Vegetarian diets tend to be lower in overall calories and higher in fiber, some micronutrients...

Kevin here, Nutritionist/Assistant Site Manager of The-Sage.Org! Are you considering going Vegetarian/Vegan? Here's a few tips to keep in mind to make sure you go about it the healthy way: 1. Calories! - For most people in America, getting enough calories is not a problem. The initial switch to vegetarianism, however, can l...

I am not normally one to relay about a topic that has not been researched well enough, but this topic has been so widely discussed that some additional information needs shed on the subject. There was a recent article in Cell (a journal) about artificial sweeteners and their correlation to negative health effects: namely, type 2 di...

A recent study from Science (a journal) suggests that we may have the “internal mechanism” to avoid too much salt, so we may not need to avoid it ourselves.Um, WHAT? I saw the article talking about the study from Medical Daily, and it was even considered a suggested read from Johns Hopkins University. Sounds legit, righ...

Wherever you may be, you can now get nutrition counseling services from Mr. Cook-It himself! Areas of interest include: - Healthy Cooking and Recipes - Grocery Store Skype Tours - Heart Healthy Nutrition - Diabetes and Insulin Therapy Education - Nutrition Counseling for Vegetarians - Nutrition Therapy for Celiac Diseas...