1 / 7

Tips for a Low-Sodium Diet

Here are some tips to help you start eating a low-sodium diet:<br>Read Food Labels: Always check the food labels to see how much sodium is in the food.<br>Cook More at Home: When you cook at home, you have control over how much salt you use.<br>Use Herbs and Spices: Instead of salt, try using other herbs and spices like garlic, basil, or pepper to add flavor.<br>Limit Processed Foods: Packaged foods like chips, canned soups, and frozen meals often have a lot of sodium.<br>Drink Plenty of Water: Water helps your body flush out extra sodium.

Sanul
Download Presentation

Tips for a Low-Sodium Diet

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. TIPS FOR A • LOW-SODIUM DIET

  2. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU START EATING A LOW-SODIUM DIET: Read Food Labels: Always check the food labels to see how much sodium is in the food. Cook More at Home: When you cook at home, you have control over how much salt you use. Use Herbs and Spices: Instead of salt, try using other herbs and spices like garlic, basil, or pepper to add flavor. Limit Processed Foods: Packaged foods like chips, canned soups, and frozen meals often have a lot of sodium. Drink Plenty of Water: Water helps your body flush out extra sodium.

  3. LOW-SODIUM MEAL PREP IDEAS • Here are some ideas for low-sodium meal prep that are easy to make and good for your heart BREAKFAST Oatmeal with Berries: Oatmeal is a great way to start the day. Add fresh berries and a little honey for sweetness. Smoothie: Blend some spinach, banana, and almond milk for a refreshing and heart-healthy smoothie. Egg Whites with Veggies: Make a delicious omelet using only egg whites and lots of colorful vegetables like peppers, tomatoes, and spinach.

  4. LOW-SODIUM MEAL PREP IDEAS • Here are some ideas for low-sodium meal prep that are easy to make and good for your heart LUNCH Grilled Chicken Salad: Grill some chicken breast and add it to a salad with lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Use olive oil and lemon juice for the dressing instead of store-bought dressings that may be high in sodium. Quinoa with Veggies: Cook quinoa and mix it with your favorite vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. Add a little olive oil and pepper for flavor.

  5. LOW-SODIUM MEAL PREP IDEAS • Here are some ideas for low-sodium meal prep that are easy to make and good for your heart DINNER Baked Salmon: Salmon is a heart-healthy fish. Bake it with lemon, garlic, and pepper. Serve it with a side of steamed vegetables like asparagus or green beans. Vegetable Stir-Fry: Stir-fry your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots. Use a little olive oil and low-sodium soy sauce.

  6. LOW-SODIUM MEAL PREP IDEAS • Here are some ideas for low-sodium meal prep that are easy to make and good for your heart SNACKS Carrot Sticks with Hummus: Enjoy fresh carrot sticks with a side of homemade hummus. Hummus is a tasty snack that’s low in sodium. Apple with Almond Butter: Apples are a sweet and healthy snack. Pair them with almond butter for some healthy fats and protein.

  7. THANK YOU • FOR • WATCHING www.drcorrielus.com info@corrieluscardiology.com www.drcorrielus.com

More Related