Dr. recommends low sodium diet-any tips, foods, books or blog recommendations?

[HappyGrace]

I'm so bummed. I'm such a foodie-this will be a hard adjustment. Looking for ways to make it easier on myself and to try to be happier about it.

 

Anyone else been there/done that, with tried and tried recommendations?

[BarbecueMom]

When my mom went through congestive heart failure, we followed a lot of the tips and recipes on this site: http://www.chfpatien...rec/recipes.htm

[Joyofsixreboot]

I started a 1500g low sodium diet ( DASH) about a month ago. I thought it would be horrible but it's not really been hard. My biggest issue is eating out will now be a very rare event. I read labels, read labels, read labels. It seems to be pre-packaged things that are the worst. Watch bread products, cheeses, soups and my beloved olives. I keep track with my fitness pal. I have a bazillion spices so I just use plenty and let everyone else add salt at the table. Good luck! Oh and my BP is totally normal after just this small amount of time. I'm not sure if that's your issue but if it is this seems to work quickly.

[Tina]

What Wendy said. Cook from scratch. Avoid lunch meats, prepared canned/processed foods, and snack foods. Cooking from scratch gives you total control, and you can add less salt and more herbs/spices for flavor.

[HappyGrace]

It's not for blood pressure, and not for dh-it's a pretty severe fluid issue.

 

I do cook everything (all organic) from scratch, but I do use salt, broths, cheese, etc. I know I can control it; I just need yummy recipes, etc. or I will never make it!

 

Plus eating out, eating at friends' houses....it will definitely be a big adjustment for me.

[HappyGrace]

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