Originally Posted by
corky
Kipper, as a rule, most spices are very low in sodium.. Which actual spices are you finding to have a lot of sodium? I think the best bet is to make your own seasoning blend. Or just use individual actual herbs and spice and (lemon or orange or lime) zest. Also make note of the the serving size....it might sound high but then when you look at the serving size it is 1/4 cup and in reality, you may only be using a pinch or 1/4 tsp.
This was a seasoning blend (multiple different spices and seasonings). In this case, the serving size was 1/4 teaspoon, and contained what amounts to 12% of her maximum daily sodium level. She wanted to use it as a seasoning for the roast I'm cooking today, which means she would've used several tablespoons at a minimum.
I am making my own seasoning blends as well, because most of the premade stuff has some sodium. While it isn't a lot, when you are supposed to eat 450 mg or less/day, what may be just a little to most is a lot in her case. For example, the unsalted beef broth that I bought has 70 mg/serving. I used that in soup and added equal parts water because otherwise, it would've been a bit much on a per serving basis.