When it goes wrong, the local salt balance is upset and mucus tends to build up around the cells in question (particularly those in the gut, lungs and pancreas) with ultimately fatal results.

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Fluff them up with a fork and add some Earth Balance and a bit of salt for flavor.

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Such a meal also should balance tastes savory, a little sour or bitter maybe, perhaps some sweet and salt and textures, from chewy to succulent to crisp.

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