Are You Tired All The Time? Maybe Salt Is The Culprit

Are you feeling a little sluggish during the day? According to a new study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, too much salt can cause cognitive deficits. The study was by Costantino Iadecola and colleagues from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, NY.  They demonstrate how excessive dietary salt affects our gut, immune system,[…]

Spicy Salmon Benny Breakfast Bombs

I found this recipe on www.ruled.me a couple of weeks ago and have been making a spicy salt-free variant since. Here is the recipe, but check out ruled.me for some fantastic dishes. Ingredients Breakfast Bombs 2 large eggs 4 ounces smoked salmon slices ½ tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Spicy Hollandaise Sauce 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1[…]

The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

When creating my hot sauce for my patients I wanted to create a healthier option. Of course, the main reason was a good tasting salt-free alternative. But I wanted to add other healthy ingredients such as beets and apple cider vinegar. I decided to use apple cider vinegar (ACV) as opposed to the traditional white[…]

How to Be Salt Free This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is that time of the year when friends and family get together to relax, laugh, and give thanks. Many of us look forward to eating traditional, home-cooked dishes such as turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, and pumpkin pie. For those of us with dietary needs, it can feel very stressful avoiding certain[…]

High Sodium Intake and Diabetes

This week marks the beginning of National Diabetes Month, which is observed every  November to raise awareness of the disease and the 29 million Americans affected by it. As a salt free hot sauce, Doc’s is joining the movement to educate our community about how sodium affects those with diabetes. One of the most common[…]