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Low Sodium Cooking From the Heart by Pamela Vivian | Excerpt – Review – $15 Amazon/BN Gift Card Giveaway

A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me the information for this tour.

Book Details

Low Sodium Cooking from the Heart by Pamela Vivian
Published by Tellwell Talent on October 9, 2020
Genres: Non-fiction, Cookbook
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 96

Low sodium cooking including family favourites.

I have tried to include interesting little bits of the history of recipes or whose favourite it is.

The book contains recipes from basic daily meals to a few gourmet ones.

Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Received from the author or publisher for review.

 

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Excerpt from Low Sodium Cooking From the Heart

It is quite shocking to be given the news that you have hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver. Yes, you know you have not been feeling up to snuff lately: tired, lethargic, not sleeping well and your stomach has been a little off but nothing you feel you should really go and bother your doctor about. Doesn’t everyone go through these stages once in a while?

Then all of a sudden your belly swells and there is a war going on in there and off to Emergency you go. Next comes the diagnosis of hepatitis C and cirrhosis.

After that, all chaos breaks out in your body. For those that also suffer from this and are wondering what symptoms other people have, the following are some of mine:

Inability to think

Pain in muscles, joints, and bones

Dizziness and poor balance

Reduced vision

Hair loss

Terrible skin and nails

Itchy skin and stinging red spots

Muscle cramps and twitching

Restless legs

Shaky

Weight loss

Not sleeping

Extreme tiredness

No energy

Cold

Inflammation especially in the pelvic area at night

Upset and very noisy stomach (Oh the agony sometimes, sharp pains, dull ache, etc.)

Nausea and vomiting

Fluid retention and swelling

Memory loss – forget people, places, and things.

The whole world revolving when you lay flat in bed – holding on so you don’t fall off.

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Purchase Links for Low Sodium Cooking From the Heart

Amazon     Amazon UK     Bookshop/IndieBound

Kobo    The Book Depository

Waterstones     Chapters/Indigo

Amazon CA     B&N

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Guest Post

There have been some humorous moments over the years in my kitchen. I spent twenty-six years cooking and baking with my Macaw (bird) Oskar. She was the boss of the kitchen. Whenever a favourite song came on we would have to stop cooking and dance. She was always such fun.

My new bird a Parrotlet Bobbi Blue is only five inches long and weighs one ounce. He loves appliances…including watching the food going round and round in the food processor. The noise does not seem to fizz on him…haha.

One day my Grandson Carter was making Chilled Strawberry Soup. He had the blender going blending strawberries when the lid popped off spewing strawberry puree all over the ceiling. It is all in the eyes…if only you could have seen the look in his eyes when it happened and the look in my husband’s eyes when he realized he would have to repaint the ceiling.

When my cookbook was published the first thing my youngest Grandson Weston did was look through it for his favourite recipe. Yep he says page 38 Mac and Cheese with a big smile on his face. Recently he wanted to know why some of his other favourites were not in the book. I told him they were not low sodium and he said I will have to write another cookbook and put those in.

Cooking and baking should always be fun…Happy Cooking!

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My thoughts on Low Sodium Cooking From the Heart

I love this cookbook! Rarely do I come across a book promoting healthy recipes that look this delicious.

The ingredients are easy to find. The recipes are straightforward and easy to follow. The author has many tips on reading labels, creating your own oils & seasoning, and ways to up the flavor without using salt.

It’s such a nice touch to include the pictures and the nutritional facts for each recipe. The author divided the recipes into groupings of salads, beef, pork, poultry, sides, desserts, and more. Each recipe is more appealing than the last.

I honestly did not see a dish that I wouldn’t make and serve. Some are incredibly simple, proving that presentation is essential. Others are a bit more complicated, but nothing the average reader can not make with ease.

I highly recommend this cookbook, whether you are looking to lower your sodium intake or not. The recipes all look that delicious!

 

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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Giveaway!

Pam Vivian will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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Visit more stops on the tour for extra chances to win!

September 15: Rogue’s Angels
September 22: Gina Rae Mitchell 
September 29: Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and Interviews
October 6: Literary Gold
October 13: Hope. Dreams. Life… Love
October 20: All the Ups and Downs
October 27: Novels Alive
November 3: Read Your Writes Book Reviews 
November 10: Our Town Book Reviews
November 10: Fabulous and Brunette
November 17: Lisa’s Reading
November 24: Sandra’s Book Club
November 24: Candrel’s Crafts, Cooks, and Characters
December 1: Novels Alive
December 1: Long and Short Reviews

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