It is the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States! That usually means travel, family time and lots of food. And if you can rouse yourself from the couch, a lot of bargain hunting on Black Friday!! Usually. However, this year things are looking a bit different. Much smaller gatherings and a lot of internet shopping …
Month: November 2020
Let’s Talk About Paneer
Paneer is a fresh, soft, non-melting Indian cheese that is super low in sodium (only 5mg/oz). The mild flavor lends itself to multiple uses since it absorbs the flavors from the dish. For those who are new to paneer, it is comparable to ricotta or queso fresco in taste but holds its shape. Typically found …
Peanut Butter
There is nothing more sacred to the American palette than the humble peanut butter. With a whole range of tastes, textures and brands to choose from, it’s no wonder that the Smooth versus Crunchy debate always ends with – “Well, we agree to disagree”!! Hmmm, maybe this should be a question on dating profiles!! I …
Salad for Lunch?
Ever since the pandemic started we’ve had everyone at home – studying and working and always hungry! Pre-pandemic, we were all on our own for breakfast as we rushed out the door, lunch was a non-event and the main meal was dinner. Now with all three meals at home, I feel quite like the lunch …
The Salt Pandemic
I have previously written about the genesis for this blog in my article on Why Low Sodium. So far, I have focused on limiting salt in our diet at a personal level. However, should this not be a larger public health initiative? Today I want to share a wonderful article on STAT: The quiet pandemic …