The Mighty Watermelon
Nutrition, From Our KitchenWatermelon is a great and popular dessert option for a cookout. It's easy, refreshing and nutritious. It also makes a perfect snack after a workout or on a hot day. In addition to tasting great, it helps keep you hydrated. One cup is about 92% water. That is why it was a perfect option for Berkeley Preparatory School's Fall Tailgate Picnic. SAGE served Watermelon Mache Salad with Grilled Ruskin Red & Green Tomatoes. Hydration is not the only benefit. Like...
Celebrating the End of Summer
Nutrition, From Our KitchenIt's Labor Day Weekend, the unofficial end of summer. As we hit the road to sneak in one last getaway, or find time to head to the pool, many will fire up the barbie for one final hurrah. Labor Day is the third most popular grilling holiday. This year, instead of sticking with the same old burgers and dogs, why not try spicing up your outdoor party with some fresh, nutritious ideas! Main Dish: [caption id="attachment_22504" align="alignright" width="300" caption="SAGE Dining...
Ways To Spice Up Your Life
Nutrition, From Our Kitchen[caption id="attachment_22456" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Notre Dame of Maryland University Herb Garden"][/caption] Many herbs and spices contain polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant. There is no true way to prevent cancer or heart disease, but polyphenols are proven to reduce your risks and enhance overall health. These antioxidants can be found in fruits, vegetables, legumes and even wine and chocolate. Typically, fresh herbs and spices contain higher levels of antioxidants than dried versions. However, the two can be used interchangeably; double the amount...
For the Love of Exercise
NutritionChildhood obesity is something that has become all too common. Getting kids excited about exercising can be easy, especially if you are personally excited about working out. People often give up on exercise because they push themselves too hard in the beginning. Many people end up injured or become frustrated because they don't see immediate results. Here are some tips to help you build a lifetime love (yes, love!) of exercise for you and your family. Set realistic goals...
Become Your Own Personal Chef
Nutrition, From Our KitchenWouldn't it be amazing to have someone come to your house and cook you delicious, yet nutritious meals? While the luxury of a personal chef may not be feasible for everyone, having delicious, easy to prepare meals is within your reach. By putting in just a few hours of work on the weekend you can set yourself up for a week of fresh, home-made meals. How? By doing some prep work! Prepping food on the weekend does take some planning...
The Incredible Egg
From Our KitchenOne week, researchers say eggs are a healthy food, and not healthy the next. So, should we be serving eggs to our family? Are they good for us or not? The simple answer is yes. Eggs are packed with a variety of nutrients that are good for your brain, eyes, hair and skin. They are a rich source of choline, a nutrient important to brain health. Eggs also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which are important antioxidants. These antioxidants...
Why Choose Tea?
From Our KitchenFrom getting the kids up and ready to go to school/camp to getting ready for work and making sure everyone gets breakfast, we have a lot to do in the morning. Many times we reach for a cup of coffee to get ourselves going. Have you considered tea as an alternative? While tea does contain less caffeine than coffee, it is packed with powerful antioxidants called flavanoids. Flavanoids reduce damage to the body's cells and protect against heart disease and...
Made in the Shade
NutritionWe come up with a variety of excuses for not putting on sunscreen, e.g. we forgot or we didn’t think we needed to worry about it because it was cloudy or it was too late in the day. Summer is just a few weeks away! Now is the time to make sunscreen part of your family’s everyday routine. It will teach your children the importance of sun protection. While we may be preoccupied with the end of the school...