Never Would I Ever - Low Sodium Diet

Have you been told to go on a low sodium diet and have no idea where to start? Or have you been on a low sodium diet and need some tips to further lower your salt intake?

In this video, I discuss the things I would never do if I was on a low sodium diet to help you better understand the rules of a low sodium diet and to give you tips for more success! First, never use a salt shaker. Second, don't expect that low salt will taste the same. You will soon find all sorts of new flavors that aren't salt! Third, I would never eat preserved deli meat. Fourth, I would never eat canned/jarred sauces, vegetables, beans, or meats. Fifth, I would never trust a "low sodium" label. Turn the can/box around and check the label to see how much sodium it contains. Sixth, I would never eat pre-made frozen meals. They are notoriously high in salt - although some manufacturers are getting better about reducing sodium. Seventh, I would never drink a sports drink for a routine workout. Its not necessary because your body is great at regulating your body temperature and water alone works. Eighth, I would never presume "healthy" foods are "low sodium" foods. Again, check the label for added sugars and sodium. Now some foods don't come with labels - like breads and bagels at bakeries, or foods at restaurants. So know before hand which foods are generally higher in sodium and avoid them or limit their quantity. Finally, I would never add salt to baked goods. Instead choose other spices to enhance the flavor.

Give a low sodium diet a chance - it might be hard at first. But you will start to find foods are naturally flavorful! Good Luck!

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