Do You Need To Reduce Your Salt Intake?
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Dear << Test First Name >>,
The answer for most of us is a resounding yes, but it can be hard to cut back on salt when it’s in just about everything we eat—not to mention that it tastes good. In today’s
Service for Life! Free consumer newsletter, you’ll learn some easy ways to eat less salt
without overhauling your pantry or resigning yourself to bland meals.
You’ll also learn about how to get rid of a life insurance policy you no longer need, different ways you can access airport lounges without flying first class, and strategies to help improve your mental toughness—plus fun facts, a trivia challenge, and lots more.
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I truly appreciate your friendship and referrals. Enjoy your issue!
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“Who Else Wants To Win A $25 Costco Card?”
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What fruit will not even begin to ripen until it is picked?
A) tomato B) peach C) avocado D) pineapple
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5 Ways To Cut Back On Salt
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The human body needs some sodium to function properly, but we can all benefit from dialing back on salt. Cutting back can be challenging, though, when so many of our favorite foods contain high sodium levels.
Reducing salt in your diet doesn’t have to be daunting, and it certainly doesn’t mean you’re stuck with a bland diet. Here are some tips for cutting back on salt.
- Choose fresh over processed. Because they use salt as a preservative, processed foods are full of salt even if they don't taste overly salty—including bread. And limit intake of cured, smoked, and brined meats. All of these are indications that meat has been salted heavily long before it lands on your plate. Cooking from scratch with fresh veggies and meats enables you to control the amount of salt in a dish.
- Look for no- or low-sodium options to pantry staples. Read labels to find things like low-sodium soy sauce or ketchup, as well as canned vegetables, soup, and broth that is marked “no sodium added.”
- Get to know your spice rack better. There’s a wide world of flavors you can add to your cooking through herbs and spices that make food taste good without too much salt. Things like garlic, citrus, and pepper pack a flavorful punch without any added salt.
- Dish up smaller portions. Eating less of a salty meal inherently means eating less salt. When dining out, you can split a dish with a friend or immediately put a half-portion into a to-go box to eat the next day.
- Consider a salt substitute. The spice aisle at your grocery store likely has a few salt substitutes on the shelves. These generally contain potassium salt, which isn’t suitable for everyone. Before swapping salt for a salt substitute, check with your doctor.
Whatever salt reduction methods you try, a key to success is taking things slowly. Gradually cutting back on salt helps your taste buds adjust over time. Research shows that when people who have done this then eat salty food they once loved, it tastes too salty. It may take a month or two to successfully wean yourself from an especially salty diet, so be patient with yourself.
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Thinking Of Selling Your Home Soon?
Don’t attempt to sell your home without my Free Consumer Guide, “6 Steps
For Selling Your Home For Top Dollar.” My exclusive report will give you
all the facts for a fast, top dollar sale. Get your free copy by calling me at…
(661) 829-0367
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Why I Support THE TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION AND BREAKTHROUGH T1D?
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I served over 25 years in local law enforcement with the Bakersfield Police and Kern County Sheriff's Office, retiring as a sergeant. Many colleagues and friends, including an officer in a Wasco SWAT standoff, lost their lives in the line of duty on July 25, 2021. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the family’s mortgage as part of its Fallen First Responder Home Program. My son Mason, diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 8th grade, relies on daily insulin. We support both Tunnel to Towers and the The Breakthrough T1D (JDRF) by donating a portion of our income. Learn more at t2t.org and breakthrought1d.org.!
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Getting Into Airport Lounges
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Taking a break in a cushy airport lounge can make any long travel day easier—and you don’t have to be flying first class to get in. Airport lounges are typically affiliated with airlines, airline alliances, or credit cards, but there are also lounges that offer membership to anyone with an annual fee. Travelers with elite status can use that airline’s lounges. Elite status may also get you into that airline’s alliance partner lounges. Certain credit cards grant access to airport lounges, either because it’s
an airline-affiliated credit card (like American’s AAdvantage Mastercard) or the card has its own network of lounges (like American Express). Some lounges are based on membership that any traveler can purchase. PriorityPass.com, for instance, offers membership starting at $99 per year for a discount on unlimited lounge visits. For $429 per year, you get unlimited lounge visits for free. Some airlines also offer a lounge membership option, like Delta’s annual lounge membership starting at $695, and some offer day passes (depending on how full the lounge is). Alaska’s day pass is $60, for example. LoungeReview.com features not only reviews on thousands of airport lounges; there’s also a “lounge access wizard” to help you figure out if you might have access already.
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Recently Sold Properties by The Norris Group Inc.
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PATTONWAY
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Q: How do I get the best home for the lowest price?
A:Price is only one of several factors to consider when you purchase a home.
- Preferences: Make two lists with one outlining your needs and the
other a list of your wants. Compare lists with other members of your
family so you are agree on what’s important before you start looking.
- Budget: Get pre-approved by a qualified loan officer before your
search to find out what monthly mortgage payment is possible given
your debt and income.
- Location: The “best” price is usually not the cheapest price.
Desirable locations demand higher prices. But communities with
higher prices also often retain their value the best.
- Negotiation: Inexperienced buyers sometimes want to “lowball”
their initial offer. Too often they end up disappointed for a variety of
reasons such as competition with other buyers, a negative reaction
from the seller, and the need to start all over again if negotiations fail
If you want to learn more, ask about my free consumer report titled, “8 Secrets For Saving Thousands When Buying Your Next Home.” This guide will save you time and money even if you’re not planning to buy soon.
Do you have a real estate question you want answered? Feel free to call
me at (661) 829-0367. Perhaps I'll feaure your question in my next issue! |
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