Gluten-free diets are all the rage now, with celebrities like Al Roker, Jenny Garth, & Miley Cyrus swearing by them for improved health and weight loss. So does wheat live up to its claims? Will avoiding wheat help me lose weight? There’s actually very little evidence to show that cutting out wheat, alone, will l...

You hear about yogurt with bacteria, the benefits of “healthy bacteria,” and even supplements with strands of bacteria to benefit gut health. But what's the story behind incorporating bacteria into your health and wellness plan? The first thing to keep in mind is that the body contains over 4 pounds of 100 trillion microbes ...

Can you imagine if you had to purchase every spice and herb and tablespoon of ingredient in each and every recipe you make every time you make it? The task of shopping just to make one meal could feel a bit overwhelming, much less trying to plan a week’s worth of meals. A well-stocked pantry can be of great use to any home cook. With th...

Figure from: Colman RJ, Anderson RM, Johnson SC, et al. Calorie Restriction Delays Disease Onset and Mortality in Rhesus Monkeys. Science. 2009;325:201-204. Calorie restriction has been an increasingly discussed topic of conversation in the nutrition world, especially as it related to the aging demographic. As we age, our bodily ...

One of the most contentious issues in the field of nutrition is saturated fat. For the past few decades, the recommendations based on nutritional science have been to reduce saturated fat consumption, in order to reduce the risk of heart disease (CVD). Because saturated fat raises LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, it's been pretty much...

Here at The Sage: Nutritious Solutions, we understand that with a new year, people may want to start a healthy eating plan. Although any time of the year is a great time to start treating yourself right, we encourage any attempt to building a better lifestyle and a healthier YOU! The process may seem daunting, difficult, and somet...

Holiday Proteins The holidays are a time of year to enjoy the bounty of the season. Specifically, the over abundance of food found at most holiday tables. Meat tends to be the centerpiece of most tables (with the exception of vegetarians and vegans), but which holiday protein is best? Here at The-Sage, we have broken down the 5 mos...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2013 The Slice Plan: An Integrative Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle and a Better You There is an adage everyone hears as a child: "It’s as simple as a slice of bread." This saying is the basis of The Slice Plan: An Integrative Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle and a Better You. If youâ€...