Individuals with certain medical conditions may be urged to follow a low sodium diet consisting of 1500 to 2400 milligrams of sodium per day. Others may voluntarily choose a low sodium diet simply because there is a great deal of added sodium in the processsed foods we consume. The daily requirement for sodium is about 69 mg per day, yet most people consume up to 10 times that amount.

LOW SODIUM FOODS:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Lean meats, poultry and fish
• Unprocessed grains
• Seasonings: Black, cayenne, or lemon pepper, mustard, some chili or hot sauces
• Herbs: Dried or fresh garlic, garlic/onion powder (no salt), dill, parsley, rosemary, basil, cinnamon, cloves, paprika, oregano, ginger, vinegar, cumin, nutmeg

• Dried beans, peas, rice, lentils
• Macaroni, pasta, noodles, rice, barley (cooked in unsalted water)
• Honey, sugar
• Unsalted butter
• Unsalted dry curd cottage cheese
• Fresh beef, pork, lamb, fish, shrimp, egg
• Skim milk, yogurt
• Hot cereals
• Club soda, coffee, seltzer water, soy milk, tea

Low Sodium Diet Links

How to Follow a Low Sodium Diet: www.wikihow.com/Follow-a-Low-Sodium-Diet

How Low Sodium Diets Work: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/preventive-care/low-sodium-diet.htm

Low Sodium Recipes: www.megaheart.com/kit_recipes_index.html

More Recipes: www.allrecipes.com//Recipes/healthy-cooking/low-sodium-recipes/Main.aspx

Purchase Low Sodium Diet Books and Cookbooks


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Low Sodium Meals	American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet	The Secret to Skinny: How Salt Makes You Fat, and the 4-Week Plan to Drop a Size and Get Healthier with Simple Low-Sodium Swaps	The No-Salt Cookbook: Reduce or Eliminate Salt Without Sacrificing Flavor

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