Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

[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.

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

I'm not saying all food.

More that people use salt in a lot of food out of habit when it isn't needed - either because it doesn't make it taste better (it only makes it taste different) or, often, because there are so many other ingredients adding flavour that the addition of salt doesn't actually make a difference.

But the only way to prove it would be a blind test over a few samples, because psychologically people will taste something different if they think it's meant to be different.

[Rod Paradise]

Lo-salt is shite.

FYP.

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Thames 4D, if I'm not mistaken.

Isn't she lovely?

[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 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

I'd cancer so they removed the lot.  Initially I was told to keep salt intake super low because it would cause trouble when they gave me the radioactive iodine.  Afterwards they told me to continue with low intake because it could affect the 'levels', but I can't remember exactly what was at risk. 

I do know when you go 'hypothyroid', you crave salt.  LOTS of it.  That's been the case with me since last September.  My meds dose wasn't right for me any more, but it takes ages to get it right when it goes haywire.  Thyroid med levels way wrong, drinking pints of water to beat the band and eating salt like it's going out of style....helloooooooooooo massive weight gain.     Ah well.  It'll be right again soon enough.

Why'd they remove half of yours?

[jgcblack]

So, I feel a little cheap, floggin my amateur wears over here in a superior blog, but I'm over here to let everyone know that I'm trying to culture up the youngsters blogs too! 'an ape and a notebook' currently features a location quiz based on photos taken by yours truely! See you there I hope, and see you today in the £500 im sure.

jb

[tikay]

So, I feel a little cheap, floggin my amateur wears over here in a superior blog, but I'm over here to let everyone know that I'm trying to culture up the youngsters blogs too! 'an ape and a notebook' currently features a location quiz based on photos taken by yours truely! See you there I hope, and see you today in the £500 im sure.

jb

SPAM!

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Thanks for all the salt replies.

I suppose I'm just going to have to try Lo Salt for myself, but I fear it will suffer the same fate as other substitutes I've tried and found wanting.

Quorn mince, turkey rashers, skimmed milk, alcohol free larger, low-fat mayo, inflatable women....

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While getting dressed this morning I noticed a strange phenomenon. My belt is shrinking.  It's not just the one belt either, they're all at it.

[tikay]

While getting dressed this morning I noticed a strange phenomenon. My belt is shrinking.  It's not just the one belt either, they're all at it.

Morning Tom.

Today, you & I will hook up in Notts & discuss zoomy things.

Deal?

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While getting dressed this morning I noticed a strange phenomenon. My belt is shrinking.  It's not just the one belt either, they're all at it.

Morning Tom.

Today, you & I will hook up in Notts & discuss zoomy things.

Deal?

No deals allowed @ DTD.

I spect I'll be there ~ 1

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We can have lunch, or dinner even, if we eat something Yorkshire-fied.

I'll bring the salt.

[tikay]

We can have lunch, or dinner even, if we eat something Yorkshire-fied.

I'll bring the salt.

Yup, loads of it, please.

[tikay]

While getting dressed this morning I noticed a strange phenomenon. My belt is shrinking.  It's not just the one belt either, they're all at it.

Morning Tom.

Today, you & I will hook up in Notts & discuss zoomy things.

Deal?

No deals allowed @ DTD.

I spect I'll be there ~ 1

No Deals? Ridic. There'll be rolling back the Blinds next.

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BP reaches $7.8n deal over Deepwater Horizon oil spill

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17243097


BP says it has reached a $7.8bn (£4.9bn) deal with the largest group of plaintiffs suing the company over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig spill.

It will benefit some 100,000 fishermen, local residents and clean-up workers whose livelihoods or health suffered.


7.8 Billilion! I might be a bit cynical here, but I bet more of that $7.8bn ends up in the pockets of lawyers & politicians than those of fishermen and clean-up workers.

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Woah!

I've just seen a lesser red poll on t' bird table. Must try to get a picture.

Cover me, I'm goin' in...