Low-so good : a guide to real food, big flavor, and less sodium with 70 amazing recipes

Title:

Author:

Foung, Jessica Goldman, author.

ISBN:

9781452135083

Personal Author:

Foung, Jessica Goldman, author.

Publication Information:

San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2016.

Physical Description:

272 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Abstract:

Hundreds of millions of people live with medical conditions that require they lower their sodium intake--heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, and diabetes, to name a few--and research shows most of us would be healthier if we consumed less salt. What could be a challenge becomes an opportunity in Low-So Good, a beautifully photographed book about living a rich life with a low-sodium diet. With 70 recipes for much-loved food (including fries, cake, and dips) and chapters filled with information about how to entertain, dine out, travel, and create a supportive community, Low-So Good empowers anyone to become an expert at living well with less salt.

Language:

English

Subject Term:

Salt-free diet -- Recipes.

Salt-free diet.

Genre:

Cookbooks.

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Hundreds of millions of people live with medical conditions that require lowering sodium intake--heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, and diabetes, to name a few--and research shows most of us would be healthier if we consumed less salt. What could be a challenge becomes an opportunity in Low-So Good, a beautifully photographed guide about living a rich life with a low-sodium diet. Featuring signature swaps, a seven-day Taste Bud Reboot, a transformation workbook, 70+ recipes for much-loved food (including fries, cake, and dips), and chapters filled with advice for every part of life, Low-So Good, is an indispensable tool for living well with less sodium. And with a focus on fresh ingredients and creative cooking, Low-So Good will empower anyone with any special diet to live well beyond their restrictions.

Introduction	p. 10
1 Transform: Let's Go Low-So	p. 12
Understanding Salt and Sodium	p. 14
Exploring the Five Tastes	p. 18
Mimicking Salt: Anything Salt Can Do, You Can Do Better	p. 20
Finding Flavor	p. 21
7-Day Taste Bud Reboot	p. 28
Take the Leap: One Month to Low-So Success	p. 33
2 Learn: Becoming an Expert	p. 38
Where to Start: Fears and Fundamentals	p. 40
Building Your Library	p. 43
Building Your Skills	p. 45
Building a Low-Sodium Plan	p. 49
Continued Education	p. 49
3 Prep: Setting Up Your Kitchen and Pantry	p. 50
Kitchen Essentials	p. 52
Utensil Essentials	p. 54
Pantry Essentials	p. 61
Spice Essentials	p. 63
Refrigerator Essentials	p. 68
Freezer Essentials	p. 68
Emergency Essentials	p. 71
4 Shop: Getting More from Shopping at the Market	p. 72
Lesson One: Read the Labels	p. 74
Lesson Two: Walk the Aisles	p. 76
Lesson Three: Make Friends	p. 80
Lesson Four: Where to Shop	p. 81
5 Diy: Finding Lower-Sodium Solutions	p. 82
Finding Low-So Substitutes	p. 84
Salt-Free Bacon	p. 93
Chickpea-Flour Pizza	p. 94
Gardening: The Ultimate DIY	p. 97
6 Dine: Eating Well Beyond Your Stove	p. 98
Restaurant Rules + Tools	p. 100
Special-Diet Dating	p. 103
Guest Best Practices	p. 105
7 Go: Making Meals Work When At Work	p. 106
Morning Meals	p. 108
DIY Oatmeal	p. 111
Banana Chai-Chia Pudding	p. 112
Mint Chip-Chia Pudding	p. 112
Microwave Tostada	p. 113
Microwave Banana Bread	p. 114
Work Lunch	p. 115
Quickie Shredded Chicken	p. 117
Speedy Five-Spice Pulled Pork	p. 118
Genmaicha Microwave Soup	p. 122
In the Drawer	p. 123
8 Entertain: Hosting and Holiday Tips	p. 124
Throwing a Party Without Losing Your Mind	p. 126
The Holiday Table	p. 130
9 Connect: Make your low-So World Better, Easier, and Bigger	p. 134
Dot-Coms and Community	p. 136
Immediate Access	p. 137
Diets and Departures	p. 138
10 Share: Culinary Karma and Getting other Involved	p. 140
A Lesson in Culinary Karma	p. 142
The Hands that Feed You	p. 143
Firefly Falafel with Herb Yogurt	p. 147
Super-Simple Sandwich Bread	p. 149
Visra's Comfort Soup	p. 150
Mei Mei's Green Onion Pancakes	p. 151
Duck à la Foung	p. 152
Gifts of Health	p. 154
11 Taste: The Six Low-So Cokking Commandments and Recipes	p. 156
Thou Shalt Use Natural Flavor
Roasted Fig and Tomato Slow Jam	p. 162
Dilly Chimichurri	p. 163
Harissa Hot Sauce	p. 164
Sauce Gribiche	p. 166
Avocado Green Goddess Dressing	p. 168
Carrot-Sweet Onion Dressing	p. 169
Lemon Tahini Dressing	p. 170
Grilled Lettuce Salad	p. 171
Lemon Chicken Orzo	p. 172
Lemon Zinger Bars	p. 175
Thou Shalt Use Color and Texture
Toasted Pepita Mix	p. 176
Raw Bites	p. 177
Nectarine Guacamole	p. 177
Lime-Chili Street Carrots	p. 179
Radish-and-Onion Yogurt Spread	p. 179
Toasted Rice Patties	p. 180
Kale Salads for Different Seasons	p. 182
Roasted Squash and Kale Salad	p. 183
Kale Cobb Salad	p. 184
Dukka-Spiced Salmon Patties	p. 187
Roast Beef and Mustard Seed Carrots	p. 189
Cardamom Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream	p. 193
Thou Shalt Steal
Maharaja-Style Curry Powder	p. 195
Cauliflower-Nut "Ricotta"	p. 196
Cauliflower Rice, Pea, and Edamame Salad	p. 197
Carrot Vegetable Noodle Salad with Spicy Shrimp	p. 199
Corn-Broccoli Burgers	p. 201
Cauliflower Steaks with
Curry Mushroom Gravy	p. 203
Date Caramels with Crunchy Chocolate Coating	p. 205
Thou Shalt Reinvent
Mini Hash Brown Quiches	p. 208
Banana-Zucchini Pancakes	p. 210
Everything Waffles	p. 211
Four Fries	p. 215
Crunchy Parsnip Fries	p. 215
Chili Polenta Fries	p. 216
Curry Tofu Fries	p. 217
Dill Oil Jicama "Fries"	p. 217
Coconut "Panko" Pork Tonkatsu with Orange-Ginger Sauce and Sugar Snap Pea Slaw	p. 218
Coconut "Panko" Fish	p. 221
Sunday Chicken with Roasted Roots and Fruits	p. 223
Macaroon Custard Tarts	p. 225
Thou Shalt Be Brave
Hickory-Smoked Fish Spread	p. 228
Baked Dim Sum Dumplings	p. 231
Broccoli Gnocchi with Lemon Cream Sauce	p. 235
Easy Focaccia	p. 238
Soup to Sauce	p. 239
Green Pea Posole	p. 239
Green Chilaquiles	p. 241
Roasted Pepper and Butternut Squash Soup	p. 243
Stuffed Shells with Butternut Sauce	p. 244
Coconut-Cinnamon Ice Cream	p. 247
Thou Shalt Wow
Pickled Cherries	p. 249
The Dinner Party: Polenta with Lamb Chops, Harissa, and Lemon Fennel	p. 252
The Casual Fiesta: Jerk-ish Fish Tacos with Sauce, Slaw, and Salsa	p. 255
The Group Effort: Flatbread with Four Mix-and-Match Spreads	p. 257
Broccoli and Basil Spread	p. 259
Cauliflower and Mushroom Spread	p. 259
Butternut Squash-Dukka Spice Spread	p. 260
Cilantro-Pea Spread	p. 260
Pavlova Whoopie Pies with Mint Whipped Cream	p. 261
Recipes Grouped by Type	p. 266
Index	p. 268

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