b'by local author Pamela VivianPamela Vivian of Scugog Islandto cut out salt and processed food. turned a negative health diagnosisShe was provided with a list of eat-into something positive by writinging dos and donts. Armed with a cookbook to help others. that, she went to town developing I like to cook, said Pam, who avourful and nutritious recipes.questioned, But what if peopleDuringthethreeyearperiod dont like to cook? Her solutionwhen Pam was testing recipes, she was to produce a 96-page cookbooksays that her neighbours were very of easy, healthy recipes with simplewell fed!ingredients. It is aptly entitled LowLow Sodium Cooking from the Sodium Cooking from the Heart.HeartisavailablelocallyatVos SomeoftheserecipescanbeIndependent Grocers, Herringtons made in 30 minutes including cook- Quality Butcher, Books Galore and ing time, said Pam. You dont haveRedmans Antique Barn, as well as to buy a lot of spices that you willfrom Amazon and Chapters-Indigo. never use again. Hardcoverorsoftcoverbooksare You never miss the salt withavailable. There are also Kindle and these tasty recipes,withKobo versions for e-readers. avoured freshherbsandfruitsauces,sheEveryonecanbene tfroma promises.Unsaltedbutterandlow sodium diet, feels Pam, a for-lowornosodiumsoupsandto- mer accountant who is now devoted matopastearestapleingredientstosharingherstoryandhealthful for many main courses. There arerecipes. Eating better has helped her also simple recipes for delicious des- feel better, she says.serts. Colour photographs make the disheslookappealing,andnutri- You can contact Pam tion facts accompany every recipe.for more Theresaninformationpagefrominformation at the Canadian Liver Foundation in- pamv36@gmail.comcluded in the book.Pam was inspired to produce aHappy cooking, cookbookafterbeingdiagnosedbaking and eating!with hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver. She was advised by doctorsBy Lynn Campbell, Focus on ScugogTry our NEW way of catering for the holiday seasonCelebrate with your family, friends & co-workers! THEPERFECT All Pitas, Salads & NEW Rice Bowls will be made to orderSTOCKINGSTUFFER!and individually packaged for your convenience.Order Online, Phone or Fax!1874 SCUGOG STREET, PORT PERRY HOURS:www.pitapit.caPhone: 905-982-8888Fax: 905-982-8889 Mon - Fri: 11:am - 7pm | Sat - Sun: 11am - 6pmFOCUS - DECEMBER 202031'