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While not all of our recipes are low on the glycemic index (GI), we do aim to make many of our recipes balanced with adequate protein and fiber. We also try to make most dishes clearly marked as "side" or "main dish," so you can always build a low-GI meal from rec...

Q: I am trying to limit my intake of added sugar. So if I am counting sugar grams from the nutritional labels, should I bother counting the sugar grams from fresh fruit? For example, if a half cup of fresh blueberries have 8 grams of sugar, should I include that in my daily log since the sugar is naturally occurring fructose? I know I sho...

Thank you for reaching out to The Sage: Nutritious Solutions; we are very sorry to hear about your loved one. 
Cancer is a condition, that, unlike others, have many different ways to treat nutritionally. This is not because many different nutrition guidelines are appropriate, but because each cancer may cause different side effect...

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The short answer is: all varieties of potatoes are great!
Sweet potatoes tend to get the most popularity as the "healthiest  potato" because they are rich in Vitamin A, a nutrient involved in cell health, immuni...

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Lower limb muscle cramps can affect individuals for a number of reasons but mostly occur during exercise, at nighttime in older people, in pregnant women, in people with a neurological disease and during kidney dialysis.  All current and highly cited liter...

Thanks for your question! Of course, this can be really confusing for a lot of people, and there is a good reason why.

In the past, butter came under a great deal of scrutiny when its high levels of saturated fat were associated with increased heart disease risk. Because butter is made by churning cream to separate the butterfa...

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MSG (monosodium glutamate) is a food additive used to enhance the flavors of foods, usually umami or the "meaty" flavor of a food. Most people identify the use of MSG in Asian foods, but it is actually still commonly used in a lot of processed foods like macaroni and cheese, potato chips, can...

Greetings. Thanks for your inquiry. The website is a source for all things nutrition: recipes, research articles, videos, suggested reading, just to name a few. In addition, the main page features a function in which you can ask any question you want about food and nutrition and have a LIVE dietitian respond back within a few days. By cli...

Thanks for the question! My best advice to you is a few things: <p> 1. View Monday's article where I am quoted talking about protein supplements, specifically in female athletes. <p> 2. Drink tons of water.
3. Consume about 20-30g carbohydrate with protein before training and before the event, and 10-20g protein afterwar...

Chris - Thank you for your question!Smoothies can be a great way to get in nutrition on-the-go. It's all about the device! The nutribullet, ninja, and vitamix are all great options. The goal with the device here is to preserve the beneficial natural fibers found in the fruits and vegetables you are pureeing. Now, let's talk ingredients. ...