Sodium Help.

mainesm

I've had a few health scares lately in my family. Mainly dealing with high blood pressure. On MFP I've started to watch my sodium. I cannot believe how out of control mine is. I know to look for low sodium soups and sauces now, but I need to know some other low sodium, low calorie foods. Preferably lunch and dinner meals. Any suggestions? Thanks!

sjtreely

Make your own soups and sauces. Prepackaged food is notorious for being high in sodium. When you do your own cooking, you have far more control over how much salt is added.

jwaltz13

I've had a few health scares lately in my family. Mainly dealing with high blood pressure. On MFP I've started to watch my sodium. I cannot believe how out of control mine is. I know to look for low sodium soups and sauces now, but I need to know some other low sodium, low calorie foods. Preferably lunch and dinner meals. Any suggestions? Thanks!

I have the same issue and would love some new ideas!!

allie1904

Make everything yourself is the best way. There's tonnes of all sorts of crap added to pre-packed sauces and it's just as easy to make your own xxx

hikeout470

question for you, are you craving sodium? Or are you trying to eliminate the hidden pre packaged sodiums? I ask because some people need more sodium than others, and I think it is a wild misconception that sodium is the main cause of blood pressure problems. I am no medical expert, but have done my reading. Have you checking into your local private health food store for more info. Mine has a fabulous reading section.

MsTiffCM

I also have HBP in my family & Im afraid that I have it too but not severe. I have been watching my sodium intake & of course cooking is hard. But they also have all kind of salt substitutes but some I do not care for. But what I have found works best for me now is sea salt! That's all I use now! To me it tasted different at first but now I can't taste a difference to the real salt. And they say you dont have to use as much because its stronger apparently. But I know its a lot better for you! Still watch out for it but it helps me Look into it! Hope this helps you!

fluter4gsus

Cook at home, and when you do, don't salt anything until you get to the table. You use less salt this way, because it is closer contact with your taste buds.

mainesm

Thank you everyone for your advice. I am not much of a cook... yet! I am a newlywed, settling into our life as a family with a full-time job and everything. Can you please share some recipes or sites for healthy recipes? I need and I am willing to learn the art of cooking :-)

mainesm

question for you, are you craving sodium? Or are you trying to eliminate the hidden pre packaged sodiums? I ask because some people need more sodium than others, and I think it is a wild misconception that sodium is the main cause of blood pressure problems. I am no medical expert, but have done my reading. Have you checking into your local private health food store for more info. Mine has a fabulous reading section.

I am really not aware of my craving for sodium. Over the next couple of days I plan to pay attention to my craving for sodium. Thank you for the wonderful advice. I will look into my local health stores.