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Article: A dash of salt and a pinch of sugar.(Northwest Florida Daily News)
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- October 23, 2000
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Cutting back on the salt and sugar consumed by children and other family members may not be that hard, if the following tips are used. They're provided by Cecilia Wagner, nutrition program director with the Okaloosa County (Fla.) Health Department. The hints on cutting back on sugar are from a book called "Meals Without Squeals" by authors Christine Berman, who has a master's degree in public health and is a registered dietitian, and Jackie Fromer.
CUTTING BACK ON SALT
_Don't add salt to the cooking water for pasta, rice, cereals and vegetables.
_Leave the saltshaker and soy-sauce bottle off the table.
_Gradually reduce the amount of ...