Question: Where can I find information on a low-salt diet for seniors?
Answer:
I admit it. I love salt and I put too much on my food. However, I also know that we get a lot of the salt in our diet from the food itself. Much processed food has more salt than is necessary.
In any event, it is a good idea for everyone to reduce the amount of salt in their diet. This is especially important for people who have high blood pressure or heart problems. I have listed some links with information on how you can lower the amount of salt in your diet.
- Low Sodium Foods: Shopping list
- Low-sodium recipes from the Mayo Clinic
- Low-Sodium Diet: How to Eat Less Sodium at Restaurants
- Guidelines for a Low Sodium Diet from the UCSF Medical Center.
- Sodium and Salt from the American Heart Association
- Striking a Balance: Less Sodium (Salt), More Potassium
- Sodium, salt, and you