do a low salt diet

Not over 2 grams of salt a day he is on a diabetic diet no pasta starchy food and sugar I think.

All natural and homemade cooking. There is sodium in everything I swear it. Pick up a book of food counts by Corrine Netzger. It will tell you the fat, protein, carbs, sodium, etc on everything - fresh, canned, frozen, restaurant, fast food, etc. Then make a list of the foods he likes and start substituting, preparing differently, etc.

Mrs. Dash Salt Free Seasoning Blend


1/4 cup crushed dried minced onion flakes
4 teaspoons crushed dried vegetable flakes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried orange peel
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon Kool-Aid unsweetened lemonade drink mix
Dash ; crushed dried rosemary


Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir well. As you stir, crush the leafy spices for a finer blend. Store the spice blend in a covered container or a sealed shaker bottle.
Makes about 2/3 cup.




No Salt Seasoned Mix Recipe

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (for heat)
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried course ground lemon peel

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Store in a covered container or a sealed shaker bottle.

This recipe for No Salt Seasoned Mix serves/makes 2 tbsp




NO-SALT SEASONING MIX


1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. celery seed
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried lemon peel

Crush and mix all the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
Store in an airtight container. Yield 1/2 cup.

Sprinkle on your favorite vegetables and meats to taste prior to
cooking.

wow what a huge help thanks

Funny, I was just talking with a friend who is a registered dietician about how to lower sodium in cooking. Her big suggestion was to use low-sodium or reduced sodium broths, as well as to read labels like mad. She pointed out that a frozen Weight Watchers entree may be low in calories and fat, but is crazyhigh in sodium. Geez, they get you every possible way sometimes, don't they?

Twinmama said:

Funny, I was just talking with a friend who is a registered dietician about how to lower sodium in cooking. Her big suggestion was to use low-sodium or reduced sodium broths, as well as to read labels like mad. She pointed out that a frozen Weight Watchers entree may be low in calories and fat, but is crazyhigh in sodium. Geez, they get you every possible way sometimes, don't they?

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OMG you name it and it has salt in it even a egg has salt in it as of right now I have not been able to get his diet under 2 grams and they say that its better to stay around 1 gram how in the world canyou?

Yep, my dietician friend was saying that when she has to put together low-sodium meals/diets for her hospital patients, she has to work her butt off to keep it within the guidelines, and that's even with eliminating ALL added salt to a dish with a saltshaker.

It has really made me aware of picking up the saltshaker.