Low Sodium Living
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The Great Shrimp Sodium Surprise
Read more: The Great Shrimp Sodium SurprisePlain-looking frozen shrimp can contain far more sodium than expected because of processing additives used to retain moisture. I learned the hard way that the sodium on the package is only the starting point — how you season and cook the shrimp can raise it even more.
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Strawberries and Blueberries: A Small Part of My Morning That Actually Works
Read more: Strawberries and Blueberries: A Small Part of My Morning That Actually WorksWith heart failure, kidney disease and diabetes all influencing what I eat, finding foods that fit isn’t always easy. Strawberries and blueberries have become a regular part of my mornings because they’re naturally low in sodium, nutrient-rich and easy to work into my diet.
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Helpful Find: Why I Bought a Bread Machine for Low-Sodium Living
Read more: Helpful Find: Why I Bought a Bread Machine for Low-Sodium LivingStore-bought bread can contain a surprising amount of sodium. My bread machine lets me make homemade low-sodium bread, buns and dough while controlling exactly how much salt goes into every recipe.
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How I Read a Nutrition Label: Serving Size Changes Everything
Read more: How I Read a Nutrition Label: Serving Size Changes EverythingReading a nutrition label means more than checking sodium. I start with serving size, then look at sodium, carbohydrates, potassium, phosphorus and ingredients to understand what I’m actually eating.
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Low Sodium Doesn’t Mean Unlimited
Read more: Low Sodium Doesn’t Mean UnlimitedLiving with CHF, CKD and diabetes makes eating complicated. A food may be low in sodium but high in carbs, potassium or phosphorus. I’m learning that managing multiple chronic illnesses is less about finding the perfect food and more about finding balance.
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Bringing Blackened Fish Back to My Low Sodium Diet
Read more: Bringing Blackened Fish Back to My Low Sodium DietGoing low sodium meant giving up traditional blackened fish and shrimp—or so I thought. I found a no-salt seasoning that lets me bring some of that Cajun-style flavor back into my kitchen.
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Eating Out with CHF Isn’t Easy
Read more: Eating Out with CHF Isn’t EasyRestaurants used to be about spending time with family and friends. After being diagnosed with CHF, they became something else entirely—a series of difficult decisions. Here’s how I’ve learned to navigate eating out while protecting my heart.
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The Hidden Sodium Trap
Read more: The Hidden Sodium TrapWhen I was diagnosed with CHF, I thought putting away the salt shaker would solve my sodium problem. I quickly learned that the real challenge was hidden in everyday foods I bought every week. Here are the ten foods that completely changed the way I shop.
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Pork Bites With Gravy: My Lower-Sodium Version
Read more: Pork Bites With Gravy: My Lower-Sodium VersionMake juicy, tender bites of pork simmered in a rich homemade gravy in just over a half hour with this easy Pork Bites In Gravy recipe!
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Low-Sodium Living: When “Temporary” Became a Way of Life
Read more: Low-Sodium Living: When “Temporary” Became a Way of LifeWhat I expected to be a temporary low-sodium diet became a new way of life. Here is how my wife and I began changing the way we shop, cook, and eat.