SALT & SEASONINGS: Cutting Down On Sodium In 2010

Americans eat way too much salt. Our processed foods and recipes are packed with much more than is good for you (the same for sugar). Only 11% of the sodium in our diets comes from our own saltshakers; nearly 80% is added to foods before they are sold. The National Salt Reduction Initiative will be…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Check & Toss

Use ‘em up—don’t let those oils grow old and over-the-hill. Photo of Lucero California Olive Oil by Evan Dempsey | THE NIBBLE. Don’t wait for spring cleaning: each January, go through cupboards for expired or about-to-expire foods. Also check your salad and cooking oils: They go rancid. If they don’t pass the sniff test, toss…
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ENTERTAINING: A Year Of Tea Parties

Tea parties are fun—everyone always wonders why we don’t have more of them. If your goal is to see more of your friends and family this year, why not start a monthly tea party tradition? Tea is healthy entertaining—we’ve provided you with low-calorie options instead of all the pastries. But of course, have the scones…
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