12 Days of Edible Gifts: Homemade Flavored Salt


Updated 12/16/11 4:41 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Flavored Salt Recipes

Salt is one of those essentials in any kitchen, and it can take any dish from OK to amazing with just a quick sprinkle! This holiday season, spend just a few hours making your very own flavored salts for an easy edible gift. The process is simple and the possibilities as to the flavorings are pretty endless. I made three different varieties including roasted garlic salt, meyer lemon salt, and Read more

Does This New Finding Make You Rethink Your Salt Intake?


Updated 11/10/11 9:01 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Study Says Salt Intake May Not Be Important

Every day new studies tell us what to avoid or what new superfood should be helping us. One thing that's been constant has been limiting our daily salt intake. But a new study suggests that you may not need to care about your salt intake. The study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, reviewed data and found that while patients who reduced their salt intake lowered their blood pressure, Read more

How to Curb Salt — but Not Flavor — in Your Cooking


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How to Cook With Less Salt

By now you're probably familiar with MyPlate, the government's new food pyramid replacement; in case you hadn't heard, based on the updated guidelines, Americans are consuming far more sodium than they should. And new research suggests that overconsumption of salt affects cognitive function. High blood pressure, water retention, and stupidity? That's too much to bear. The good news is that there Read more

How to Reduce Your Sugar and Salt Cravings


Updated 07/05/11 8:06 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

How to Reduce Sugar and Salt Cravings

It's an endless cycle: satiating your salt and sugar cravings can end up with you just wanting more. Once our taste buds get used to sugary or salty foods, it's hard to cut back. Since most of us are eating way more than the recommended daily values for sugar (six teaspoons of added sugar a day) and salt (1500 to 2300 mg a day) — not to mention the sugar and salt levels hiding in processed Read more

Morning Links — Angelina Jolie to Make a Salt Sequel!


Updated 06/08/11 9:18 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Today's Celebrity News 2011-06-07 08:04:00

Angelina Jolie will be back in Salt 2! — Huffington Post Prince William and Kate Middleton look for household staff! — People Think Heather Graham's new movie for kids could be a hit? — Rotten Tomatoes What's the real story between Jessica Biel and Gerard Butler? — Lainey Gossip John Travolta takes off with baby Ben — PopEater Kate Gosselin reveals what exactly she wants in a man — Read more

How to Cut Sodium Without Sacrificing Flavor


Updated 04/15/11 5:42 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Cut Sodium From Your Diet

Readers, fuzzles wants your advice! She loves food and cooking, but needs to cut down on the salt. "What are your favorite low sodium products and tricks for a tasty lower sodium diet?" she asks. "I've had to get serious about this issue!" We couldn't agree more. Just like sugar, salt has snuck its way into our diets in every way possible, so we've been watching our sodium intake, too. FitSugar Read more

Do You Measure Salt and Pepper?


Updated 04/07/11 7:16 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Do You Measure Salt and Pepper?

I'm a huge fan of recipes, and while I love adapting them, I equally enjoy following the exact instructions. However, the other day I had a random realization: I never measure salt or pepper. Even if a recipe calls for a specific amount, I prefer to season to taste. How about you? Do you take the time to measure salt and pepper if a recipe calls for it? Do You Measure Salt and Pepper? Read more

Vanessa Hudgens Is a Fan of Himalayan Salt — Are You?


Updated 03/26/11 1:53 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 5 comments

Vanessa Hudgens Loves Cooking With Healthy Himalayan Salt

In April's issue of Shape magazine, actress Vanessa Hudgens talks about her healthy new lifestyle, which includes regular workout sessions and making delicious, wholesome meals. Her new favorite meal: spinach salad with grilled chicken or salmon, almonds, feta, truffle oil, and Himalayan sea salt. Interesting that Vanessa is dashing her dishes with Himalayan salt, but it leaves one curious if Read more

How Much Sodium Is in These Soups?


Updated 02/15/11 11:20 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sodium in Popular Canned and Homemade Soups

The FDA recently changed its recommendations for our sodium intake, reducing the daily max to about a teaspoon of salt a day (2,300 mg.) for healthy Americans. And while the Winter weather means that soup's on, that warm liquid meal is often the source of too much sodium.   Whether it's a homemade healthy soup or a canned variety, understanding the amount of sodium in these salty culprits may Read more

Yummy Links: From Tomatoes to Salt


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Price of Tomatoes to Increase and Other Food News From the Web

A major freeze in Mexico will significantly increase tomato prices. — Wall Street Journal Also expect to see a rise in the price of cheap beef. — The Consumerist Learn how to keep salad greens fresh. — The Kitchn Saveur magazine is now reviewing restaurants. — Eater Gourmet's Italian Kitchen has hit newsstands. — Gourmet Live Must make: spinach, provolone, and pepperoni calzone. — Read more