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13. Can't help with no salt, but
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 01:48 AM
Apr 2024

I have some suggestions for reduced sodium. Use kosher salt (larger grains means fewer of them in a 1/4 teaspoon which means less sodium) and add a small amount to the surface of the food just before you eat - the taste may trick you into thinking that you're getting a lot more than you are.

Otherwise, cut down drastically on canned or prepared foods and make most of your meals at home. Ramping up flavor via other spices and herbs may help - but check labels for hidden salt! I like ground red peppers for a kick.

Some salt in the diet is actually essential for humans. The problem in the US is that we tend to consume too much of it as it's in just about everything.

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