My husband is on a low sodium diet. I'm trying to find some good recipes for this, but most of them look like they are tasteless or you have to buy the whole supermarket to get all of the ingredients. Any easy and yummy ones out there?
2006-12-05 05:14:48 · 7 answers · asked by Amy_S 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
When first stocking your pantry for a low-sodium diet, it does seem like you have to buy the whole grocery store, or at least the whole spice section. After the first couple of trips, though, you will be stocked well.
I have to watch my sodum intake as well, and what I do is:
-- When buying canned goods, always choose the "reduced salt" or "no salt" variety. This goes for tomato sauce, veggies, broths, etc.
-- Watch the sodium levels on things you buy. I make it a rule not to buy anything with more than 500mg per serving. Some frozen meals have over 3000mg!
-- Find some low-sodium boullion. I found a very good low-sodium veggie boullion that I love - I use it instead of the ramen seasoning package when making ramen noodles.
-- When cooking things like rice or pasta, instead of salting the water, use a can of low-sodium broth instead. Adds a bit of flavor, and minimal salt.
Good luck!
2006-12-05 05:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by Zyrilia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been cooking for my family with health issues most of my life. They have to watch sodium, sugar, and cholesterol. It's quite easy. You can cook the same foods you used to and leave the salt out. If you buy products in a can look for no added salt labels. Stay away from packaged meals or foods unless it's plain pasta or rice that you have to cook and season yourself. Buy salt free seasonings like Mrs. Dash or Trader Joe's 21 Season Salute. Buy single item herbs and spices like thyme, rosemary, oregano, italian seasoning, sage, poultry seasoning, dry mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder. etc. Just make sure to check the labels for no added sodium. I use garlic and onion in just about everything I cook and it adds enormous amounts of flavor to just about anything. If you make cornbread or baked goods, add the salt like the recipe calls for because baking is a science and it's almost essential for it to come out right. It usually only calls for about 1 teaspoon and if you're watching the sodium in everything else, it's ok.
2006-12-05 14:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by straight chillin' 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well theres this product out thats a lower sodium salt we have to use it because my moms a diabetis and has colestrol problems
um its in a blue container from mortons. if you find that you dont like the taste try flavoring with different seasonings yall wont notice but if that dosent work here is a web site www.recipezarr.com then click on the low sodium section.
2006-12-05 14:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by teresa p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok this may sound silly but elimate the "Salt" in any recipe. Also make sure when you purchase any products you read the lables the ones that are low in Sodium will say so. You can also buy frozen vegetables they are usually frozen fresh.
2006-12-05 13:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by Helen C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. I'd just leave the salt out of everything I cooked and think that would do it. Substitute with other herbs and spices and you won't even notice the lack of salt.
2006-12-05 13:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by auskan2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy him some jello.......it's yummy and they come in many flavors plus u can mix some fruit and the best thing is jello has NO sodium and fat!
2006-12-05 13:18:15 · answer #6 · answered by Pimp Slap Yr Cat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here are some great recipes
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?categ=17,252,263
2006-12-05 13:20:34 · answer #7 · answered by scrappykins 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋