Low Sodium Diet

Bloated or look like you weigh more than you do? You might want to get on a low sodium or low salt diet. In general, many of us eat many processed foods. We eat canned vegetables, boxed dinners, frozen dinners, etc. The more processed a food is, the more sodium it is going to have in it. Cutting back on sodium can be done in numerous ways. One way is by buying fresh items, like carrots from the farmers market instead of from the can aisle. No, it is not as convenient when wanting cooked carrots, but the amount of sodium put into these cans can bloat you all day long. If buying fresh and cooking is not the best option for you, you could always buy the “low-sodium”, or the “no salt added” foods. Campbells has many soups available that are lower in sodium than the original soups. Many canned vegetables also come in no salt added versions. By buying fresh foods, and seasoning them ourselves, we can eat healthier.

Instead of buying box Macaroni and Cheese, we could make our own. There are butters and margarines that are lower in salt. And if butter is a necessity in your Macaroni and Cheese, then the lower salt alternative is a great choice.

Fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables are a good choice for lower sodium items, with no salt added and all natural. However, just buying fresh produce is not the only way to lessen your sodium intake. We also, as well informed people, must learn how to read a nutrition label. We might assume something has a low amount of salt in it, but after taking a moment to read a label, we might be quite surprised.

Another good thing to remember is that if we buy prepared meals, it is hard to know for sure what all is in the food that we are giving our family. However, if we make our own food, we are the ones putting all of the items into the food. So, instead of buying a pan of Lasagna, make it at home. You can lesson your sodium by simply draining and rinsing the meat, by seasoning instead of “salting”. If you must have your salt, you could always go with a healthier alternative. There are low-sodium alternatives to salt, and many will not notice the difference when it is used.

Yahoo! News Search Results for Low Sodium Diet
Yahoo! News Search Results for Low Sodium Diet

Beware of hidden sodium in many foods
Fewer than 10 percent of U.S. adults limit their daily sodium intake to recommended levels, according to a new report published in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Western Diet Link To ADHD
A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a 'Western-style' diet in adolescents.The research findings have just been published online in the international Journal of Attention Disorders.Leader of Nutrition studies at the Institute, Associate Professor Wendy Oddy, said the study examined the dietary patterns of 1800 adolescents ...
Western diet link to ADHD, Australian study finds
A new study from Australia shows an association between ADHD and a "Western-style" diet in adolescents. The study examined the dietary patterns of 1800 adolescents from the long-term Raine Study and classified diets into 'Healthy' or 'Western' patterns.
Junk food linked to ADHD in teens
Washignton, July 30 : A 'Western style' diet, which typically consists of processed, fried, and sugary foods, has been linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents by scientists.
A touch of bacon to food adds flavor
Bringing home the bacon used to be a noble thing. Today, it's considered a health hazard. So what's a bacon lover to do? Read the nutrition labels and use common sense. The good news is that bacon is so loaded with flavor, a little bit goes a long way. Using just a bit to garnish a salad or speckle a meatloaf or burger can feel indulgent without ruining a diet.
Look for healthier side of bacon
Bringing home the bacon used to be a noble thing. Today, it's considered a health hazard.
Healthy Plate: Peanut noodles receive a nutritious makeover
Cold peanut noodles already are among the healthier choices when it comes to Asian takeout, yet there still is plenty of room for improvement. Recipe: Chili-lime almond butter noodles
The Body Shop: Watch out for sneaky calories
Certain name-brand products are overrated and our perception of them as being healthy is unfounded. I'm not going to name names, but rather go after some groups that are problematic and don't deserve their status.
Barbara Quinn: Worth your salt, and then some
Salt preserves and enhances the flavor of food. It suppresses bitterness. We hold in high regard those who are "the salt of the earth" and "worth their salt." Sodium (one part of salt) is worthy of respect. It is used by the body to keep fluids balanced.
Substitute Yourself Skinny By Chef Susan Irby,The Bikini Chef
Warm weather is here. Learn how to cut your calories but keep the flavor with hundreds of simple substitutions.