Monthly Archives: March 2010

A shopping list

Ezekiel 4:9 low sodium bread Romaine lettuce Onions Tomatoes Swiss cheese Fresh, unsalted mozzarella Free range organic eggs Grapes Broccoli Carrots Strawberries Blueberries Blackberries Peaches Flour Yeast Sugar (white) Baking powder Baking soda Vanilla extract Basil Thyme Mint Oregano Rosemary … Continue reading

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Thank you, Mr. President

Not a lot of time right now, but I just watched the health care bill signing with some co-workers (thank you, whitehouse.gov!) and wanted to send out a personal thank you to President Barack Obama for having the integrity, drive, … Continue reading

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Four Myths About a Low-Sodium Diet

Since I’ve started trying to eat a low sodium diet (January 2010), I’ve encountered some of the same complications I’m sure every new dieter encounters around social situations. For me, one of the more exhausting things is fending off the suggestions and recommendations people make when they’re trying to be helpful, but actually have no idea how sodium works. So I’d like to dispel a few myths. Continue reading

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Small Portions, Big Results?

The thing I keep reminding myself is that at the end of the day, I want to know what lots of things taste like, and that’s part of why I like food so much. But once I’ve tasted something, it’s enough – I can relax and not worry too much about finishing all of it that’s left on the plate. Continue reading

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