Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

[david3103]

I've always added salt to my food.

I know I shouldn't, but I started back in the days when everyone did it, and it wasn't bad for you.

I've managed to cut down a bit. I don't put salt on Sunday roast or carvery type meals any more, but I can't manage things like eggs, chips, chicken, salad etc without adding a sprinkle.

Am I the exception rather than the rule these days? Are there many salters out there? What are your 'Must add salt' foods?

BTW- Is that Lo Salt any good?

I'm a huuuuuge salt freak and Lo salt is pure shite imo. 

I've been trying to cut down a bit because it's not a good habit to have at the best of times, but esp bad if you're missing a thyroid.  Everything still gets a hit, but the hit is probably more 'normal' now.  Never use it in cooking though unless a recipe calls for it.  Don't want to push my addiction on others in the house.

Why?

because it tastes awful?

[kinboshi]

I've always added salt to my food.

I know I shouldn't, but I started back in the days when everyone did it, and it wasn't bad for you.

I've managed to cut down a bit. I don't put salt on Sunday roast or carvery type meals any more, but I can't manage things like eggs, chips, chicken, salad etc without adding a sprinkle.

Am I the exception rather than the rule these days? Are there many salters out there? What are your 'Must add salt' foods?

BTW- Is that Lo Salt any good?

I'm a huuuuuge salt freak and Lo salt is pure shite imo. 

I've been trying to cut down a bit because it's not a good habit to have at the best of times, but esp bad if you're missing a thyroid.  Everything still gets a hit, but the hit is probably more 'normal' now.  Never use it in cooking though unless a recipe calls for it.  Don't want to push my addiction on others in the house.

Why?

because it tastes awful?

It doesn't though. 

[Laxie]

I've always added salt to my food.

I know I shouldn't, but I started back in the days when everyone did it, and it wasn't bad for you.

I've managed to cut down a bit. I don't put salt on Sunday roast or carvery type meals any more, but I can't manage things like eggs, chips, chicken, salad etc without adding a sprinkle.

Am I the exception rather than the rule these days? Are there many salters out there? What are your 'Must add salt' foods?

BTW- Is that Lo Salt any good?

I'm a huuuuuge salt freak and Lo salt is pure shite imo. 

I've been trying to cut down a bit because it's not a good habit to have at the best of times, but esp bad if you're missing a thyroid.  Everything still gets a hit, but the hit is probably more 'normal' now.  Never use it in cooking though unless a recipe calls for it.  Don't want to push my addiction on others in the house.

Why?

because it tastes awful?

It doesn't though. 

Yes it does imo.  But to each their own. 

[Jon MW]

I don't add salt to anything. I thought I was the exception

Is that because you know it's bad for you or because you don't like it?

Well I know too much salt is bad, and I dont think it adds anything really, so I dont bother.

I might have lied a tiny bit - I do add salt to chips from the chippie

Essential ingredient in most dishes , salt to taste though Obv, not as a habit.

I very occasionally use salt to taste - because it makes things taste better.

But I only very occasionally use it - because in most dishes it doesn't make it taste better, or you can't taste any difference at all.

I suspect most people who are in the habit of using salt in cooking don't realise that the food will taste pretty much the same if you don't include it.

Also a lot of people think it's an essential seasoning - when in practice it doesn't really matter.

[kinboshi]

I don't add salt to anything. I thought I was the exception

Is that because you know it's bad for you or because you don't like it?

Well I know too much salt is bad, and I dont think it adds anything really, so I dont bother.

I might have lied a tiny bit - I do add salt to chips from the chippie

Essential ingredient in most dishes , salt to taste though Obv, not as a habit.

I very occasionally use salt to taste - because it makes things taste better.

But I only very occasionally use it - because in most dishes it doesn't make it taste better, or you can't taste any difference at all.

I suspect most people who are in the habit of using salt in cooking don't realise that the food will taste pretty much the same if you don't include it.

Also a lot of people think it's an essential seasoning - when in practice it doesn't really matter.

Was chatting to Dawn about it.  I think she's an addict to using salt at the table.  Also, I wonder if her other addiction (the cigarette one) affects her taste at all.  I've never smoked, but have heard from people who have given up saying that they can taste their food better/differently since they stopped smoking.

[Laxie]

Now that you mention it, I do use less salt since I stopped smoking.  Not a great deal less, but it's definitely gone down a bit.  I'm deffo a salt addict though.  No denying it.

[Jon MW]

Now that you mention it, I do use less salt since I stopped smoking.  Not a great deal less, but it's definitely gone down a bit.  I'm deffo a salt addict though.  No denying it.

I have known of one person who would pour some salt on a plate, wet her finger, and just eat it by dabbing it up.

That's the level of salt degeneracy you have to aim for

[pokerfan]

I don't add salt to anything. I thought I was the exception

Is that because you know it's bad for you or because you don't like it?

Well I know too much salt is bad, and I dont think it adds anything really, so I dont bother.

I might have lied a tiny bit - I do add salt to chips from the chippie

Essential ingredient in most dishes , salt to taste though Obv, not as a habit.

I very occasionally use salt to taste - because it makes things taste better.

But I only very occasionally use it - because in most dishes it doesn't make it taste better, or you can't taste any difference at all.

I suspect most people who are in the habit of using salt in cooking don't realise that the food will taste pretty much the same if you don't include it.

Also a lot of people think it's an essential seasoning - when in practice it doesn't really matter.

Poppycock 

[tikay]

Tom - in case you missed it - tis is well worth a look.

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=56948.new#new

PS - If I perchance to dine @ Chez Red, please ensure there is a salt pot, food cannot be eaten without a good covering of salt. I gather some snobby restaurants & chefs now REFUSE to allow salt on the table! What utter tosh.

PS - I was recently told to use sea salt, as it is "better for you". There'll be saying greens are good for me next. 

[Laxie]

Now that you mention it, I do use less salt since I stopped smoking.  Not a great deal less, but it's definitely gone down a bit.  I'm deffo a salt addict though.  No denying it.

I have known of one person who would pour some salt on a plate, wet her finger, and just eat it by dabbing it up.

That's the level of salt degeneracy you have to aim for

We were obv separated at birth.  I'm exactly the same.

[Rod Paradise]

Now that you mention it, I do use less salt since I stopped smoking.  Not a great deal less, but it's definitely gone down a bit.  I'm deffo a salt addict though.  No denying it.

I have known of one person who would pour some salt on a plate, wet her finger, and just eat it by dabbing it up.

That's the level of salt degeneracy you have to aim for

Been there, do that.

[RED-DOG]

Tom - in case you missed it - tis is well worth a look.

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=56948.new#new
 

Thanks. I did miss it. I can't keep up these days.

[Redsgirl]

I've always added salt to my food.

I know I shouldn't, but I started back in the days when everyone did it, and it wasn't bad for you.

I've managed to cut down a bit. I don't put salt on Sunday roast or carvery type meals any more, but I can't manage things like eggs, chips, chicken, salad etc without adding a sprinkle.

Am I the exception rather than the rule these days? Are there many salters out there? What are your 'Must add salt' foods?

BTW- Is that Lo Salt any good?

I'm a huuuuuge salt freak and Lo salt is pure shite imo. 

I've been trying to cut down a bit because it's not a good habit to have at the best of times, but esp bad if you're missing a thyroid.  Everything still gets a hit, but the hit is probably more 'normal' now.  Never use it in cooking though unless a recipe calls for it.  Don't want to push my addiction on others in the house.

Why is salt bad if you have a thyroid prob, Laxie?
Interested as I've had half mine removed, and the other half is struggling apparently. I wasn't advised to avoid anything though. Fill me in please

[kinboshi]

Lo-salt is fine.

[Geo the Sarge]

I don't add salt to anything. I thought I was the exception

Is that because you know it's bad for you or because you don't like it?

Well I know too much salt is bad, and I dont think it adds anything really, so I dont bother.

I might have lied a tiny bit - I do add salt to chips from the chippie

Essential ingredient in most dishes , salt to taste though Obv, not as a habit.

I very occasionally use salt to taste - because it makes things taste better.

But I only very occasionally use it - because in most dishes it doesn't make it taste better, or you can't taste any difference at all.

I suspect most people who are in the habit of using salt in cooking don't realise that the food will taste pretty much the same if you don't include it.

Also a lot of people think it's an essential seasoning - when in practice it doesn't really matter.

Try mashed tatties with and then without and then tell me there's no difference.

I do not put salt on any food but may use during the cooking if required other than eggs. I will not eat mashed tatties without, has led to some serious fall outs with Mrs Geo

Geo