Want to lower your sodium intake? Clearly you do because you are on Salt-free.com. The best way to reduce your sodium intake (or even that of a family member) is to have a plan to manage it. The best way to manage something is by measuring it and controlling the sodium in your diet is[…]
For Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) we are bringing you part 2 of our carnival countdown: How to Make A Salt-Free Gumbo. This is a great salt-free alternative to a great Louisiana recipe. This is a mix of my mother’s and aunt’s recipes, minus salt and any sausage (which also contain sodium). I used porcini mushroom[…]
Are you feeling a little sluggish during the day? According to a new study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, too much salt can cause cognitive deficits. The study was by Costantino Iadecola and colleagues from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, NY. They demonstrate how excessive dietary salt affects our gut, immune system,[…]
I found this recipe on www.ruled.me a couple of weeks ago and have been making a spicy salt-free variant since. Here is the recipe, but check out ruled.me for some fantastic dishes. Ingredients Breakfast Bombs 2 large eggs 4 ounces smoked salmon slices ½ tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Spicy Hollandaise Sauce 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1[…]
When creating my hot sauce for my patients I wanted to create a healthier option. Of course, the main reason was a good tasting salt-free alternative. But I wanted to add other healthy ingredients such as beets and apple cider vinegar. I decided to use apple cider vinegar (ACV) as opposed to the traditional white[…]
The Problem: Too Much Salt Sodium is an essential mineral in our diet. Your kidneys need it to maintain a delicate balance with potassium in order to filter your bloodstream. However, eating too much sodium will alter that delicate balance and put your health at risk. Today, the average American consumes 3,400 mg of salt[…]
In a study by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, it was suggested that spending time preparing and cooking meals at home is linked with better dietary habits. If you’re finding it difficult to cook low sodium or salt-free meals, there are lots of easy tricks that can help you put together flavorful but[…]
Even the most health conscious people can have a hard time staying motivated to eat better. Habits can be hard to quit and one small slip on can often discourage people from getting ahead. It is possible though! Here are a few tips to get you started today towards a low sodium and salt[…]
The average American consumes 3,400 mg of sodium a day, which is more than twice the recommended amount. This sodium tracker will help you to make your goals by calculating how much salt you eat each day. In the notes section, rate each day and look for any patterns in your eating habits. This way, you can tackle[…]
It comes as no surprise that snacks like chips, French fries, crackers, popcorn, and pretzels have a lot of added salt in them, but even if you avoid those, you may still be consuming too many foods that are high in sodium. There are many foods, such as breads and deli meats that are oversaturated[…]