Sage

Sage

Sage is an herb from an evergreen shrub, Salvia officinalis, in the Labitae, or mint family.

Its long, grayish-green leaves take on a velvety, cotton-like texture when rubbed (meaning ground lightly and passed through a coarse sieve).

Sage is rich in antioxidants, has a fragrant aroma and an astringent but warm flavor. The name "sage" comes from the Latin word “salia,” meaning “to save.”

Culinary Caution! Sage contains a compound called thujone that is dangerous in large quantities.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=32,004

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin K
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Fresh sage should have a velvety texture and noticeable aroma. Store fresh sage in the refrigerator, wrapped in a paper towel and sealed in a plastic bag for up to 4 days. Dried sage should be stored in a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) SAGE,GROUND

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.67

Calories: 3

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.13 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.07 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	12 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.61 g	*
Sugars	0.02 g	*
Fiber	0.4 g	*
Protein	0.11 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	59 IU	1%
Vitamin C	0.32mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.07 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	17.1 mg	21%
Folate	2.7 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.06 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	16.5 mg	2%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.28 mg	2%
Magnesium	4.3 mg	1%
Manganese	0.03 mg	2%
Phosphorous	0.91 mg	0%
Potassium	10.7 mg	0%
Selenium	0.04 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.11 mg	0%
Zinc	0.05 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	34.8 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	1.1 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	8.6 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).