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Discover the truth about transforming your high-fat, high-sodium meals into healthier options that still taste great. Learn how reducing fat and sodium while boosting fiber content can benefit your health in the long term. Explore practical tips and easy swaps to lower cholesterol, manage diabetes and high blood pressure, and lower sodium intake effectively. Take control of your diet to reduce the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. From using soft margarine and liquid oils to incorporating flavorful spices and herbs, make nutritious choices without compromising on taste.
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Main Dishes Like Momma Should Have Made Cutting Fat and Sodium and Increasing Fiber
This is the Truth! If you follow a low fat, sodium meal plan for about a month, your old high fat, high sodium meal plan will not taste as good.
Fat Fact Fats that are solid at room temperature RAISE CHOLESTEROL!
Fat Fact Use soft margarine and liquid oils only Use Sparingly!
Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Go Hand in Hand Control both and you will reduce your risk for - • heart disease • kidney disease • stroke
Sodium needs • Only 250 milligrams required per day • Typically we eat 10,000 milligrams • Limit: 2,000 to 4,000 milligrams per day
Cheese burger French Fries Coleslaw Diet Soft Drink How much sodium is this? How can we reduce it? Fast Food Menu
Try these on food - • Vinegar • Pepper • Hot Sauce
or these..... • lemon • garlic • commercial herb shaker
Spices and Herbs • Covers up flavor while salt enhances flavor • Use 1/4 teaspoon per 4 servings • If herb is fresh, triple this amount