10 healthy sodium-reduced recipes for low sodium diets
By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Low sodium doesn't have to mean low on flavour. These 10 sodium-reduced recipes by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen are guaranteed to please the whole family.
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- Sausage Wontons
- Zesty Pepper Roll-Ups
- Roasted Carrot Dip
- Asparagus Frittata Bites
- Pear and Brie Triangles
- Quicky Quesadillas
- Smoked Salmon Baguette Slices
- Shrimp Phyllo Nests
- Chicken Mango Skewers
Suggested Recipes
- Blue Cheese and Walnut Mushrooms
- Lemongrass Chicken Tacos
- Lemony Penne With Chicken and Artichokes
- Orange-Glazed Pork Chops With Hazelnut Green Beans
- Shrimp With Edamame Succotash
- Spaghetti With Amatriciana Sauce
- Belgian Endive Spears With Curried Chicken Salad
- Classic Devilled Eggs
- Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Warm Gluten-Free Biscuits
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We all need salt for healthy living, but because it's so abundant in our food supply, it makes sense to be aware of just how much we take in each day.
Diets that are high in sodium have been linked to high blood pressure, which is a key risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, "Because our diets are generally so high in salt, everybody - even those with normal blood pressure - can benefit from reducing salt intake."
One of the best ways is to cut down on processed foods (such as salty snack foods, canned soups, processed and smoked meats, salted or smoked fish, condiments, canned tomato sauce and salad dressings).
And since there are no health risks associated with reducing sodium consumption, it may pay for everyone to lower his or her intake. Here are delicious dishes with very low levels of sodium to get you started.
(Originally published as Get Smart About Salt in the June 2007 issue of Canadian Living Magazine.)
Recipes
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Asparagus Cream Soup
Tender young asparagus yields the best results. If you don't have the homemade Chicken or Vegetable Stock, you can substitute the commercial sodium-re... -
Lemon Spice Chickpea Dip
For a touch of herbs, add 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander. If you don't cook your own chickpeas, use 1 can (19 oz/540 mL), drained and rinsed. -
Lemon Chicken and Spinach Noodle Soup
To freeze some of this hearty soup for up to one month, omit spinach and pasta, then add them when reheating. If you don't have homemade Chicken Stock... -
Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
This all-purpose dressing suits any toss of vegetables and greens. -
Cucumber Dill Dressing
You'll feel cool as a cucumber when enjoying this with your favourite salad greens. -
Mushroom Medley Rice
Rev up rice with three tasty combinations, starting with already flavourful floral jasmine or earthy basmati. -
Sweet-and-Sour Barbecue Sauce
This classic barbecue sauce is so flavourful you won't even realize that it has no added salt. It's great for pork, chicken or beef. -
Garlicky Lemon Herb Marinade
For 4 to 6 servings, add about 1-1/2 lb (750 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or salmon fillets to marinade; cover and refrigerate salmon for 30 m... -
Orange Spice Marinade
For 4 to 6 servings, add about 1-1/2 lb (750 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or salmon fillets to marinade; cover and refrigerate salmon for 30 m...


