Health News
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
We?re all well aware of the recommendation to trim our daily salt intake and aim for less than 2500 mg per day (1500 mg for those with high blood pressure or related risk factors). As I?ve discussed before, cutting back on processed foods is the first and easiest way to do so. Most boxes, cans, and packages are loaded with sodium, contributing about three-quarters of our daily intake.
And while the salt shaker contributes only about 10% of our daily salt intake, it?s important to make some smart choices here. Herbs and spices contribute loads of flavor, but it?s not the same as the flavor enhancement of salt ? and most people have a hard time down-regulating their ?salt tooth.?
Used smartly, a little bit of salt added to a salt-free dish can go a long way toward boosting flavor while still keeping your sodium intake in check. That?s where sea salt comes in. While sea salt is not healthier or lower in sodium than regular table salt, it is processed differently, resulting in a difference in taste and texture. Sea salt is produced by simply evaporating sea water. This produces a larger crystal ? allowing you to use less of it for flavoring your food. A little sprinkle goes a long way!
And you might be surprised to know that the seas around the world produce differently flavored sea salt. Black salt, pink and red salts, and gray salt are just some examples you might want to try. (Note: These are typically found in specialty food stores.)
Have you tried sea salt? I?d love to know!
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- Hot Chocolate
I always enjoyed a little warm drink around the campfire, but I had a hard time finding a replacement for the good-old packages of hot chocolate mixes that have trans-fat in them. NESTLE HOT COCOA INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, VEGETABLE OIL (PARTIALLY...
- Pizza Crust And Facts On "healthy Choice" Pizza
Another gross food item that is marketed to consumers as healthy! This IS NOT a weight loss food!!! Click HERE to find out how Partially Hydrogenated Oils leads to weight gain! Ingredients: Enriched French Bread: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour,...
- "faux"tato Salad
2 pounds small white turnips, or larger ones, halved 2 tsp Celtic sea salt 2 TBS beef broth 6 TBS Spectrum Organic Mayo 2 TBS sour cream 4 tsp Dijon-style mustard 2 dashes ground celery seed 1 hard-cooked egg 2 TBS finely minced onion 2 TBS finely...
- New Dietary Guidelines Stress Portion Control, Less Sodium
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Health News
The Truth About Sea Salt
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
We?re all well aware of the recommendation to trim our daily salt intake and aim for less than 2500 mg per day (1500 mg for those with high blood pressure or related risk factors). As I?ve discussed before, cutting back on processed foods is the first and easiest way to do so. Most boxes, cans, and packages are loaded with sodium, contributing about three-quarters of our daily intake.
And while the salt shaker contributes only about 10% of our daily salt intake, it?s important to make some smart choices here. Herbs and spices contribute loads of flavor, but it?s not the same as the flavor enhancement of salt ? and most people have a hard time down-regulating their ?salt tooth.?Used smartly, a little bit of salt added to a salt-free dish can go a long way toward boosting flavor while still keeping your sodium intake in check. That?s where sea salt comes in. While sea salt is not healthier or lower in sodium than regular table salt, it is processed differently, resulting in a difference in taste and texture. Sea salt is produced by simply evaporating sea water. This produces a larger crystal ? allowing you to use less of it for flavoring your food. A little sprinkle goes a long way!
And you might be surprised to know that the seas around the world produce differently flavored sea salt. Black salt, pink and red salts, and gray salt are just some examples you might want to try. (Note: These are typically found in specialty food stores.)
Have you tried sea salt? I?d love to know!
- Researchers Discover Why Common Blood-pressure Medicine Doesn't Work For Some People: Your Kidneys Don't Want To Lose Salt
Each year, more than 120 million prescriptions are written around the world for thiazide drugs, which lower salt to treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure affects 28 percent of Kentucky adults, according to the state Department for Public Health....
- Hot Chocolate
I always enjoyed a little warm drink around the campfire, but I had a hard time finding a replacement for the good-old packages of hot chocolate mixes that have trans-fat in them. NESTLE HOT COCOA INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, VEGETABLE OIL (PARTIALLY...
- Pizza Crust And Facts On "healthy Choice" Pizza
Another gross food item that is marketed to consumers as healthy! This IS NOT a weight loss food!!! Click HERE to find out how Partially Hydrogenated Oils leads to weight gain! Ingredients: Enriched French Bread: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour,...
- "faux"tato Salad
2 pounds small white turnips, or larger ones, halved 2 tsp Celtic sea salt 2 TBS beef broth 6 TBS Spectrum Organic Mayo 2 TBS sour cream 4 tsp Dijon-style mustard 2 dashes ground celery seed 1 hard-cooked egg 2 TBS finely minced onion 2 TBS finely...
- New Dietary Guidelines Stress Portion Control, Less Sodium
While the government has issued new dietary guidelines for us to follow, it's worth asking if anyone is listening. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has been published jointly every 5 years since 1980 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...