SODIUM SUPPORT GROUP: LOL

forever28

If you shop at a store that sells Boars Head deli meat - check out the Boars Head low sodium roast beef. It is pretty decent. I buy ours at the Publix deli counter.

For 2 oz worth it is: 80 calories, 1 carb, 3 fat, 15 protein and only 80 sodium.

PrairieRoseNE

And for those times when you might open a can of something - if possible drain & rinse off the packaging liquid - helps to reduce the sodium. And watch your frozen products too - especially frozen pkgs of chicken - many brands are injected with a sodium solution for preservative - not all brands, but some do! Read labels is my best suggestion - even on the same type of product. For example compare the labels on 3 different brands of tomato sauce - you'd be suprised the difference

kevanos

I understand your desire to have something to keep you going when on the run. It`s really good to have a good snack inbetween main meals. It keeps you energy high and you metabolism rocking.

But this slim fast can: http://www.slim-fast.com/products/shake/w/wiki/Creamy-Milk-Chocolate-Shake.aspx?ProductID=13

has 18g of sugar, that is significant. By comparisson an can of pepsi has 28g of sugar.

Try to find a different product that suits your needs but is healthy. For example, we have a store where I live called GNC, in Canada, they sell suppliments. Check ou thteir meal replacement section: http://www.gnc.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3080825&cp=3593188. Some of them are powders, so you would need to carry a shaker and some mik or water to make the mixture on the go. But they also have convinient on the go bottles:http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4179707&cp=3593188.3080825#showReviews

The difference is all in the sugar.

Where do you live, I`m sure we can find a similar solution near you. .

hummzz

I understand your desire to have something to keep you going when on the run. It`s really good to have a good snack inbetween main meals. It keeps you energy high and you metabolism rocking.

But this slim fast can: http://www.slim-fast.com/products/shake/w/wiki/Creamy-Milk-Chocolate-Shake.aspx?ProductID=13

has 18g of sugar, that is significant. By comparisson an can of pepsi has 28g of sugar.

Try to find a different product that suits your needs but is healthy. For example, we have a store where I live called GNC, in Canada, they sell suppliments. Check ou thteir meal replacement section: http://www.gnc.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3080825&cp=3593188. Some of them are powders, so you would need to carry a shaker and some mik or water to make the mixture on the go. But they also have convinient on the go bottles:http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4179707&cp=3593188.3080825#showReviews

The difference is all in the sugar.

Where do you live, I`m sure we can find a similar solution near you. .

Yes we have GNC and I went there, but couldn't find any ready made shakes. That is the problem. I work a regular job, run a home business and a non-profit and really don't have time to stop to make shakes when I'm really on the go. But if I really want a better alternative I guess that's what I have to do. Thanks again! I will look into it. Its kinda hard to keep milk in a car all day though. But I'll find something.

hummzz

See if you deli carries Boars Head product. Most of theirs is low sodium. Look up their website I just found out they also make gluten free stuff also.

Excellent!

hummzz

When I buy deli meats I try to buy (at the Deli counter) Sara Lee Low Sodium Ham, Turkey and Roast Beef. Usually most deli counters carry them. And they're wonderful. Especially the roast beef.

Excellent!

hummzz

If you shop at a store that sells Boars Head deli meat - check out the Boars Head low sodium roast beef. It is pretty decent. I buy ours at the Publix deli counter.

For 2 oz worth it is: 80 calories, 1 carb, 3 fat, 15 protein and only 80 sodium.

Excellent!

alienblonde1

Also now they make canned veggies with no added salt now too.

hummzz

OK...FYI...I think I did well at the grocery store. Bought some Mrs. Dash and No Salt Substitute when I was going to buy sea salt but what's the point of having low sodium when I can have NO sodium! Made great choices so lets see if I can master the low sodium diet! Thanks for all y'all's suggestions. They were greatly appreciated and taken into consideration! Muah! I also opted for higher calorie items vs. the lower cal/2% or fat free because the sodium was lower in the higher calorie items. So that's something we should think about when we THINK we're making good choices with low calorie items.

LorinaLynn

Easy way to reduce sodium when having a burger... use salsa instead of ketchup.

1 TBSP Salsa: 8 calories 80mg sodium
1 TBSP Ketchup: 20 calories 180mg sodium