I believe at the helm of nutritional mastery lies knowledge. Only by becoming proficient in macronutrients, micronutrients, flavor profiles, and cooking does nutrition become more than the sum of its parts.

The Encyclopedia of Nutrition was born out of a need to educate people on why foods are healthy, why foods should be included in your meal plan rotation, and why you should choose X food over Y food.

There is a method to my madness and a purpose to my prescription.

Endlessly concerning yourself with the nutritional content of figs doesn't sound like an integral part of nutritional mastery, but it's a necessary step towards dietary autonomy.

With each nutritional fact you tuck under your belt, the resolution to the blurry picture of dieting becomes a little bit clearer.

Enough effort and you'll understand the foundational framework enough to manipulate your diet to reach your goals at will.

So dig in, and get a taste for nutritional freedom.