It is now pretty well established that eating less salt and salty foods is better for your long term health. It's actually pretty easy to eat less salt and eat healthy.
Even though we have much better research on this now, it turns out that the guideline of 2,000 mg per day was a pretty good target. For those simply trying to eat healthier the American Heart Association recommends 2,300 mg per day (this is about the amount in a teaspoon of salt). Most physicians have their patients with conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and hypertension eat less, however, with a target of 1,500 mg.
The main course dishes listed below, including breakfast dishes, main-course-sized salads, and entree-sized soups, are all under about 500mg of sodium per serving, and the side dishes and extras are all under 150mg of sodium per serving. These easy, healthy low sodium recipes will help you eat well and eat healthy on a low sodium diet.
Enjoy!
Breakfast RecipesMuffins, pancakes, smoothies and more. Start your day right! Low Sodium (salt) Breakfast Recipes » Soup RecipesFamiliar favorites like Chicken Noodle Soup to new tastes like Roasted Eggplant Soup. See all Low Sodium Soup Recipes Salad RecipesDelicious composed salads, side salads and salad dressings. See all Low Sodium Salad Recipes Sides & Extras RecipesVegetable side dishes, starches such as rice and potatoes and more. See all Low Sodium Side Dish Recipes Fish RecipesDelicious halibut, tuna, grouper, whitefish and more. See all Low Sodium Fish Recipes Shellfish RecipesEasy, healthy shrimp, scallops, crab, mussels and more. See all Low Sodium Shellfish Recipes |
Beef / Lamb RecipesSavor the flavors of beef and lamb with easy, satisfying Low Sodium Beef and Lamb Recipes Pork RecipesEnjoy healthy, delicious pork with easy, satisfying Low Sodium Pork Recipes Chicken and Turkey RecipesQuick favorites and easy classics for those on Coumadin (warfarin). See all Low Sodium Poultry Recipes Vegetarian RecipesQuick and easy tomato sauce, pastas and risotto dishes make meatless delicious. See all Low Sodium Vegetarian Recipes Dessert RecipesClassic desserts such as Creme Brulee along with Whipped Cream and more. See all Coumadin (warfarin) Safe Dessert Recipes |