THE 411 ON SALT
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU
Salt: Find Out Where It’s Hiding
Salt has received a bad rap in recent years. And rightly so — it has been linked to everything from rising blood-pressure levels to cancer.
Like many things in life, though — think about alcohol, sugar and high-carb foods such as bread and pasta — it has received a bad reputation through over-consumption.
In fact, salt, like water, is absolutely essential to our health. Without enough salt, we can suffer deep fatigue, dehydration, hyperthyroidism and even death.
Salt, both natural and common salt, is a preservative and flavor-enhancer in foods. But why do nine out of ten Americans consume far beyond the recommended intake of sodium every day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the culprit is processed and restaurant foods- even those foods that don’t necessarily taste salty!
General U.S. dietary guidelines suggest that adults consume less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium daily, but this applies to fewer than one third of Americans. The rest, a whopping 70 percent of the population -middle aged, elderly, or African-American- should consume less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. The CDC calculates that if everyone made an effort to follow the guidelines and our daily sodium intake could drop by 11 percent, or 360 mg, we could avert up to 28,000 deaths and save $7 billion in health-care costs a year. Today, on average were consuming 3,266 mg per day!
So, where is the sodium coming from? Most all of our food contributes to daily sodium intake, but a whopping 75 percent comes from processed and restaurant foods, while only about 10 percent comes from what we’ve added at home. A recent CDC update names five foods that seem to be staples in the American diet as contributing the most sodium.
Breads and bread rolls: Whether it’s what you use to make a sandwich, dip in soups, or enjoy alongside a meal, bread is contributing to a huge amount of our sodium intake! Read labels to find lower sodium options.
Cold cuts: That’s right, deli meats are contributing significantly to our daily sodium intake. If possible, choose the low or no-sodium counterpart to your favorite deli meat- you can add salt at home if you need to, in comparison it will be much less than the full salt version.
Pizza. What is it about pizza that makes it on this list? The dough! Pizza dough is in essence a yeast bread, and to get that super savory, make you want to come back for more taste, pizza you eat out or do not cook from scratch, contains a hefty amount of sodium.
Chicken and mixed chicken dinners. Have you ever made chicken at home and added a nice amount of salt? Or read the label on your fresh chicken to find that it contained sodium, in staggering amounts… well, restaurants and prepackaged chicken meals contain salt as well, between the various sauces, seasonings and the side dishes, these chicken meals contain much more sodium than you could imagine adding at home.
Soups: yes the next time you reach for a canned, or frozen soup or even in the prepared foods section in your market, take note of the sodium content – or ask in store! You’re better off grabbing the lower sodium versions or comparing brands to find the soup naturally lowest in sodium and adding a pinch yourself.
So, what’s the best way to cut down on your sodium intake? Supermarket Guru has some tips! Cook more at home, choose fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables- with no added sodium (check the ingredients). Your taste buds will acclimate soon enough and you will learn to prefer foods that are less salty. When using canned vegetables or beans- that may contain salt as a preservative, rinse well with water to remove as much salt as possible. Cut back on processed foods; read and compare labels and consider eating out a treat!
In: General Topics, Health
BEN AND JERRY’S FROZEN GREEK YOGURT
It’s something new and something unheard of – it’s the merging of the deliciousness of Ben & Jerry’s and the rich and creamy goodness of Greek yogurt! This sweet surprise will infiltrate your taste buds as our most epic Frozen Yogurt yet!
Whether it’s packed with swirls of strawberries & buttery shortbread pieces, chunks of banana & peanut butter treasures, blueberries & graham cracker swirls, or raspberries mixed with chunks of fudge, these creamy concoctions are out of this world. So cross the swirly equator of flavor to navigate the seas of Ben & Jerry’s Greek Frozen Yogurt. Then sail back to reality.
We were overjoyed to get this press release and can’t wait to taste this product!
In: Kosher Desserts, Kosher New Products
KOSHER CARE PACKAGES- EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR PURIM!
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In: Holidays, Kosher New Products, Kosher News
PICK A PECK OF PICKLED VEGGIES
Recently we bought a jar of pickled veggies. We bought it on a whim. We loved it! It reminded us of our ill spent childhood when our bubby used to pickle everything, including watermelon rinds.
We found this recipe, tried it and loved the results. It is from About.com American Foods.
This colorful and crisp pickled vegetables recipe is so easy to make, and requires no complicated canning procedure. A hot sweet and sour brine is used to marinate the vegetables, and in just a couple days your quick and easy pickled vegetables are ready to enjoy!
Makes 12 Portions of Quick and Easy Pickled Vegetables
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 pound green string beans, ends trimmed
1/2 pound yellow wax beans, ends trimmed
2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 4-inch long by 1/2-inch thick sticks
2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks
1 head cauliflower, cut into 2-inch florets
6 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole
3 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 cups water
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
4 cups water
Preparation:
Add all the trimmed vegetables, except the garlic, into a large, stainless steel mixing bowl or stockpot (must be made from a non-reactive metal). Combine all the rest of the ingredients in a large saucepan (non-reactive), and bring to a rolling boil over med-high heat.
Carefully pour the boiling liquid over the vegetables, and make sure all the ingredients are submerged in the brine by using some large plates or glass platters to hold them under the liquid.
When the vegetables have cooled completely to room temperature, wrap tightly plastic wrap (leave the plates on the container, so the vegetables remain under the pickling liquid. After refrigerating for at least 2 days, the pickled vegetables can be taken out of the liquid and served. They will keep for about 5 days submerged.
In: Health, Kosher Recipes