Low Sodium option suggestions

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boomtown58
boomtown58 Posts: 19 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello MFP pals! I was wondering if any of you could suggest your favorite low sodium foods that you include in your diet. I know there are some obvious ones out there but I am looking for those ones that don't make you go UGH! Any ideas?

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  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,568 Member
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    There is sodium in just about everything it seems...even the cantaloupe I ate last night

    But a lot of pre made sauces and dressing have lots of sodium so use in moderation

    Eating out seems to add up the sodium count a lot

    Not what you were looking for but ....
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,326 Member
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    i have high blood pressure so i also try to keep my sodium low.

    my diary is open so you're welcome to have a look if you want although the past 2 days have been fairly bad :cry:

    my suggestion is to try to avoid pre-packaged foods as much as possible, especially meats. so basically any fresh foods should OK sodium wise.
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
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    I have just gone low sodium so I know what you mean. Recipes that I used to cook...that I loved...I now have a hard time eating.

    Here is a product that I bought yesterday...so far I have liked it...

    http://www.earthsnaturalgrocer.com/California-Lavash-6-Sheets-Per-Package--Whole-Wheat-_p_393.html

    Here is the nutrition label...

    http://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/california-lavash/lavash-whole-grain-wrap

    I got mine at Whole Foods...I haven't checked the other stores yet.

    I used mine for a tuna salad wrap and it was the best thing that I have eaten since cutting sodium.
  • kacarter1017
    kacarter1017 Posts: 651 Member
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    Eat whole foods, avoid pre-packaged stuff. This includes canned soups and such. Shop the outside of the grocery store and do very little in the aisles. When I buy canned tomatoes, beans, etc, I buy the low sodium if at all possible, and then rinse them like crazy to get even more of the sodium out of there. Obviously, don't add salt to your food. Eating out will be very difficult. Pretty much plan on 1000-1500 mg of sodium for any meal at a restaurant, minimum. It's challenging, but not impossible.
  • mart001
    mart001 Posts: 194 Member
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    I also had a blood pressure problem and for sauces, i use mr spice.there is no sodium. There are 9 different flavors. the only one i have tried is honey bbq, and really like it and have used it over a year, if interested to see, here is the site...http://www.mrspice.com/
  • kazzsjourney2goal
    kazzsjourney2goal Posts: 56 Member
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    Avoiding asian sauces I find is key. If you are trying to watch your sodium going for less processed foods will help. :)
  • mart001
    mart001 Posts: 194 Member
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    Oh, also forgot to mention they have all these flavors, all sodium and gluten free


    Tangy Bang:
    Ginger Stir Fry:
    Indian Curry:
    Honey Mustard:
    Hot Wing:
    Thai Peanut:
    Sweet & Sour:
    Garlic Steak:
    Honey BBQ:

    http://www.mrspice.com/
  • 1two3four
    1two3four Posts: 413 Member
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    I am a big fan of soup. Like I could happily live on it. So I make my own, though I haven't ventured outside of six or so recipes. I use low sodium vegetable stock and unsalted beef and chicken stocks.

    One thing that really shocked me sodium wise was the store bought Italian bread I was to, 480mg in two pieces. Now I eat whole grain pita bread and am eating 180mg for the same amount of calories (well, 10 less).

    I also check my cheeses for sodium content and I use the brand or type of cheese with the least sodium and get the same results I'm looking for.

    I rarely eat things out of boxes, and I make sure my canned goods are "no salt" or at the very least "low sodium".

    Also, low fat, fat free and light often mean loads of salt. The other night I was at Subway (not a good choice for low sodium to begin with, I know!) and I really wanted some Italian dressing for my sub, well I got it I didn't even look at it before I dumped it on little did I know it was fat free and had some 700mg of sodium in one packet. Thankfully, I only used half... but gee-whiz!

    I'm a bad person to ask about low sodium options taste wise for certain products like potato or tortilla chips for example because I prefer low or no salt varieties over the originals.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,326 Member
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    Oh, also forgot to mention they have all these flavors, all sodium and gluten free


    Tangy Bang:
    Ginger Stir Fry:
    Indian Curry:
    Honey Mustard:
    Hot Wing:
    Thai Peanut:
    Sweet & Sour:
    Garlic Steak:
    Honey BBQ:

    http://www.mrspice.com/


    Thanks!!!!
  • boomtown58
    boomtown58 Posts: 19 Member
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    Thank you sir! I will definitely try those spices out!
  • ewarshaw
    ewarshaw Posts: 40 Member
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    I also had a blood pressure problem and for sauces, i use mr spice.there is no sodium. There are 9 different flavors. the only one i have tried is honey bbq, and really like it and have used it over a year, if interested to see, here is the site...http://www.mrspice.com/
    Thanks for the info. I have been going low sodium since January when my blood pressure came in at the Holy Cow zone. I have a few good meals mapped out, but I'm always looking for something new. I just ordered several of these sauces to try.

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