Low Sodium Chorizo Green Apple Stuffing Growing up I was not a fan of stuffing (or dressing, or whatever you call it). I didn’t like the texture. It was mushy like oatmeal (another dish I still have issues with…don’t hate!). Maybe it was the fact that in our house, it was always a prepackaged stuffing […]
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Low Sodium Swiss Potatoes Au Gratin Cheese and potatoes? Yes! Did you ever think you’d be able to say that on a low sodium diet? I never thought I would say it. Cheese is a bane for us on a low sodium diet, because of the high amounts of sodium in most cheeses. As a
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Cranberry Relish Salad Traditions can be a great thing. Especially in my family where heart health and low sodium have become tradition. During the holidays, traditions are even more important. In my family, and maybe in yours, some of the things most handed down are eating habits. Maybe not so blatantly as; “Congrats, we are
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I was born in the Midwest. Minnesota to be exact. We are the hands down champions of Hot-dish and Casserole. Those classic concoctions with canned soups as their base. Traditionally Cream of Mushroom. Then add various veggies and meats. One such casserole that has long been served in my family growing up, and maybe in
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Can I Eat Low Sodium at Dennys The Denny’s chain is one that pretty much covers the entire United States. I remember them specifically as a restaurant that was located on highway on and off ramps to feed hungry travelers. Their origins and roots come from the Great American Diner Tradition. Typical Diner fare though
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Low Sodium Apricot Mustard Glazed Roast Turkey Turkey dinner with all the trimmings! Who doesn’t love that? A roast turkey is a staple of many holiday meals; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s to name a few. It also makes for a great Sunday night dinner. The Holidays are especially hard on those of us who
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Peanut butter is a staple at our house. It goes on almost everything! From apple slices, frozen waffles, bananas, to pasta and chicken. In order to keep it that way, we had to find a low sodium option. My Wife loves crunchy, and the kids and I love smooth. We obviously needed a solution that
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Chik-fil-a was another of those fast food locations that was a go to in my life before low sodium. I loved their spicy chicken sandwiches. Then I had heart issues. Then I needed to watch sodium. Then I realized my favorite sandwich came in at 1600 mg of sodium just for the sandwich. Then I
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One of the bounties of the fall harvest in Minnesota, is that we have a plethora of squash, gourds, and pumpkins. If you try to be mindful about the fruit and vegetables you consume, the first two rules to embrace are eating what is fresh locally and seasonally. You can choose produce any time of
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I always get asked, “Hey, what low sodium cookbooks do you use?” When I first started on this journey back in 2009, I was desperate to find resources. One of the first that I came upon, was Jessica Goldman Foung and her blog, Sodium Girl. She was a total inspiration to me (it would be cool
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