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[…]
In addition to nausea treatment and motion sickness medication, patients with Meniere’s disease should limit there sodium intake to 1500 – 2000 mg per day. Many prepackaged foods contain large amounts of salt or sodium chloride so your best option is to cook or prepare your own meals and try to season them with herbs,[…]
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,[…]
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[…]
Thanksgiving is that time of the year when friends and family get together to relax, laugh, and give thanks. Many of us look forward to eating traditional, home-cooked dishes such as turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, and pumpkin pie. For those of us with dietary needs, it can feel very stressful avoiding certain[…]
This week marks the beginning of National Diabetes Month, which is observed every November to raise awareness of the disease and the 29 million Americans affected by it. As a salt free hot sauce, Doc’s is joining the movement to educate our community about how sodium affects those with diabetes. One of the most common[…]
Have you ever wondered “how can I get my blood pressure down without medications?” There is good evidence out there that in addition to pharmacological or medication therapy, there are several methods that could help you get your blood pressure. Here I’ll talk about the 4 of the 8 most common ways you can lower your[…]