Fischer and Wieser make a great variety of sauces, salsas, jams, and salad dressings. Most are low sodium, and many are sodium free. Our favorites are the Roasted Pineapple Habañero Sauce, and the Mango Ginger Habañero Sauce. They have great flavor and a nice “kick” without being too hot, and both are zero sodium! See… Continue reading Fischer & Wieser Sauces
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Mr. Tortilla
Mr. Tortilla advertises their products as being keto-friendly, but they are also very low sodium. Each of these small, 6-inch tortillas has just 40 mg. And with 0 grams of saturated fat, and no cholesterol, these tortillas are truly heart-healthy. They come in several flavors: multigrain, pico de gallo, 3 chiles, and savory spinach. We’ve… Continue reading Mr. Tortilla
Harry & David Cheese Dips
These dips are smooth, rich, and filled with cheesy flavor. The Dos Quesos dip has 2 g of fat of 50 mg of sodium in a two tablespoon serving. The Jalapeno Tomato Cheese Dip has 6 g of fat and 65 mg of sodium. These dips can also be used as sauces to add cheese… Continue reading Harry & David Cheese Dips
What Does “Low Sodium” Mean?
For people who are trying to watch their sodium, shopping can be very difficult. It’s very important to learn how to read nutrition labels, but it’s still convenient to look at the information on the front of the package! Fortunately, the FDA has created specific definitions for the terms that can be used on packages… Continue reading What Does “Low Sodium” Mean?
Grillman’s Black Angus Beef Franks
These all natural, uncured beef hotdogs are the lowest sodium option we’ve found, and they taste great! They have just 220 mg of sodium – less than half what you find in most hot dogs. They are a little high in saturated fat, coming in at 6 g, but they are great for an occasional… Continue reading Grillman’s Black Angus Beef Franks
FDA Establishes New Voluntary Guidelines for Salt
Americans consume far too much salt. The FDA recommends a daily limit of 2,300 mg per day (1,500 mg or less for people with heart problems), but the average American consumes 3,400 mg per day. Excess salt is a major contributor to health problems. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United… Continue reading FDA Establishes New Voluntary Guidelines for Salt
Promoting Low Sodium Cooking on TV
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly half of all Americans have some form of caridovascular disease, and over 30 million have been diagnosed with heart disease. A leading cause of this health crisis is high sodium diets. According to the CDC, 90% of Americans eat more than the… Continue reading Promoting Low Sodium Cooking on TV
Mr. Spice Sauces
For people on low sodium diets, one of the hardest things to find is a good sauce – especially an Asian style sauce. Mr. Spice makes a range of sauces, including Honey BBQ, Ginger Stir-Fry, Garlic Steak, Honey Mustard, Indian Curry, Hot Wing, and more. All products are either sodium-free or low-sodium, gluten free, and… Continue reading Mr. Spice Sauces
King’s Hawaiian Bread
Shopping for heart-healthy foods – and especially low-sodium foods – is often frustrating. Selection is very limited, and some of the available products are frankly not very palatable. This is especially true of bread, which is almost always high in sodium, and is often high in fats. King’s Hawaiian Breads are a rare exception. They… Continue reading King’s Hawaiian Bread
Eureka! ★
Eureka! is one of the least healthy restaurants we have ever reviewed. Most of the meal choices at Eureka! far exceed the total recommended Daily Value for sodium (2,300 mg), and many have more than twice that! Most are also very high in saturated fat. The healthiest burger on the menu, the Veggie Beet Burger,… Continue reading Eureka! ★
