"Zach’s passion for food can be traced back to his first kitchen memory of helping his mother make mashed potatoes when he was two. From baiting trout lines for catching live crabs in Bowley's Quarters, Maryland to becoming a chef, Zach states he’s ventured into nearly every position within the foodservice industry, 'And I've got all the burn marks and scars to prove it!'"...
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"Exploring a Career in Dietetics" featuring Mr. Cook-It (at 1:07) featured at the Member Spotlight Session of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo 2015!

Join Zach Breeding AKA Mr. Cook-It himself as he guides 20 participants through a 5 course Soul Food-Inspired Tasting Menu, with his book, The Slice Plan: An Integrative Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle and a Better you as inspiration! On The Menu: - Mini Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter - Macaroni with Pepperjack + Andouille - Jalapeno Manchego Grits - Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Thighs + Rosemary Walnut Waffle with Habanero Maple Syrup - Sweet Potato Tarts with Maple Cre...

Get your copy of The Slice Plan : An Integrative Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle and a Better You on Kindle… HERE.

Mr. Cook-It will be going to the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Atlanta, Georgia this week to stay on top of current nutrition research, updated recommendations and interventions, and network with colleagues! He will be posting LIVE tidbits from the conference - to stay on top of what is going on or chat with him in Atlanta, contact him through social media: Facebook Twitter ...

“As early as the 16th century, humans have been fascinated with "the fountain of youth." Since then, people have made great attempts at lengthening their life span, hoping to maintain optimal health as long as possible. Recent studies have suggested calorie restriction (CR) as a way to delay or prevent the onset of many age-related conditions…” Read more… HERE. ...

Join Zach Breeding AKA Mr. Cook-It himself as he guides 16 participants through a 5 course Fall-Inspired Tasting Menu, with his book, The Slice Plan: An Integrative Approach to a Healthy Lifestyle and a Better you as inspiration! On The Menu: - Pumpkinseed Crusted Chicken Skewers + Pomegranate Rosemary Reduction - Carrot Ginger Bisque + Roasted Sunflower Seeds - Roasted Brussels + Pancetta + Roasted Walnuts - Rosemary Crusted Pork Tenderloin over Butternut Squash Gnocc...

Check out this delicious recipe from The Sage: Nutritious Solutions featured through Food & Nutrition Magazine's Blog… HERE.

“Most people know to get enough sleep. But busy lifestyles, erratic work schedules, or even new children (and puppies) can keep someone from getting the sleep they need. Current research now shows a connection between good (nutritious) health and sleep. So the question is … do you get enough?…” Read More… HERE:

Check out The Slice Plan featured in the Books section of Food and Nutrition Magazine… HERE. Purchase your very own copy by visiting www.the-sage.org/thesliceplan !

Check out my profile on Food and Nutrition Magazine's Stone Soup Blog by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! You can check out my published articles and get contact information, too - HERE.

“Omega 3 fatty acids are known to help reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, reduce triglyceride levels (fats from carbohydrate intake), increase HDL ("good") cholesterol levels, and generally are beneficial to help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. The reason is because HDL helps carry LDL (which attaches to your arteries and can cause high blood pressure, clots, etc.) to the liver for disposal…” Read more… HERE....

“Cystic Fibrosis — a condition many people are unfamiliar with — is the most commonly inherited disease in the United States, affecting more than 30,000 people. In the U.S., one in every 3,700 people will be diagnosed each year. On the plus side, early detection and treatment means that the median age for survival has increased dramatically over the past decade from mid-early 20s to late 30s-40s. So what is CF?” Read more… HERE. ...

“Going vegetarian or vegan is a choice that can directly impact your nutritional status. Though these groups who share similar dietary restrictions usually aim for optimal health, there are a few things to keep in mind before venturing down that path.” Read more… HERE.

My audition video for ABC's The Chew! Watch me make one of the recipes from my book, The Slice Plan (www.the-sage.org/thesliceplan), and my site, www.the-sage.org/recipes! This Beet, Potato, Walnut Salad will have you thinking twice about the commonly consumed mayo-based dish!

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 you’ve ever wondered why it is so easy to start a popular or "fad" diet and just as easy to fall of it, it’s because they are just that, a fad. When you start a ...

Transforming Lives through Food and Nutrition: the opening session video at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) in Houston, TX!