Low sodium diets
Oct 2, 2022 | 1:00 pm
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Roasted vegetables without any salt. Add ground pepper / cumin / paprika - Accd to my jars, those powders have zero sodium
starches - my packages of rice and couscous have Zero sodium. So I would endorse those plus baked potatoes if starches are desired / acceptable.
grilled steak / chicken that can be seasoned with ground pepper etc
starches - my packages of rice and couscous have Zero sodium. So I would endorse those plus baked potatoes if starches are desired / acceptable.
grilled steak / chicken that can be seasoned with ground pepper etc
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Oct 3, 2022 | 8:57 am
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The dietician recommended a seasoning blend that has a high amount of sodium in it. 
This is why I'm reading every label.
I'm waiting on the Mrs. Dash seasonings to arrive via grocery delivery.
This is why I'm reading every label. I'm waiting on the Mrs. Dash seasonings to arrive via grocery delivery.
Oct 3, 2022 | 11:34 am
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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.
Oct 3, 2022 | 12:05 pm
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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.
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.
Oct 3, 2022 | 1:12 pm
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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.
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.
Oct 3, 2022 | 3:06 pm
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I don't use any pre made seasoning blends, I just use individual spices and fresh herbs. There are many herbs and spices that work well with beef. Make your own broths and freeze them. It may sound like a lot of work but once you take a day or two making everything, you have it.
Oct 10, 2022 | 8:23 pm
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The low sodium diet thing is becoming easier. I'm making dishes I don't normally make because I can omit salt easily or they don't include salt at all. She had a day of rebellion against the diet on Friday, but by Saturday, realized how much it does impact her health if she doesn't follow it.
Oct 10, 2022 | 8:56 pm
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Just cut out salt (I've yet to see a low-sodium cook book) as there is no substitute for (sodium chloride) salt.. Lime crystals (dried lime juice) is said to make a substitute sensation for salt. I kno there used to be potassium chloride salt substitutes but haven't seen it for a while. If you are trying to reduce high/elevated blood pressure, there is a proportion of the population (myself included) who have blood pressure levels that are not responsive to changes in sodium consumption.
The Best Low Sodium Cookbooks [Don't Lose the Flavor!] (cukebook.org)