This article explains why you need to buy corned beef, and how to prepare it. Usually very expensive, corned beef is very cheap in the month of March, and it freezes well, so stock up. It can be high in sodium and fat, but this article explains why you should buy it anyway and enjoy. You can always slice it very, very thin, and just use a few slices on a heaping sandwich with lots of delicious veggies and lowfat cheese.