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RE: New Diet for me...
So,whats wrong with caffine free coffee and iced tea? Most stores have their own brand of decaff tea bags and we can't tell a difference. I don't drink many sodas but when I do its caffine free diet coke,much caffine and my heart is racing and I'm flying,can't handle that! DH has brain cancer and chemo has caused high blood pressure so he is on low sodium,never thought I'd miss boxed mac & cheese and Hamburger Helper! We are eating good,but it takes a lot longer to prepare a meal and I still sneak a dash or two of salt on some of my food. Good luck on your new food plan-"DIET" is a dirty four letter word! lol
Dianne
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Dianne and Tom
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04/19/12 05:57pm |
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RE: Desperate need of low sodium lunch idea and recipes please!
I share your frustration, since I have high BP. Lunch is hard. I usually cave and just try to get the lowest sodium cold cuts and cheese, or make salads. Or eat leftovers.
Amazing that some "loer sodium" products will have more than another regular one. You really do have to scrutinize the labels.
Try the Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime...good for Mexican Food cravings. I make quesadillas with chicken, red and green peppers and onions and sprinkle a lot on while sautéing the vegs.
Lowes Foods in NC is finally carrying more salt free things including their own brands of canned tomatoes, corn etc.
They also now carry Victoria brand low sodium marinara sauce, only 120 mg per svg versus 400 to 800 mg with other brands.
Look for Hunts No Salt Dded Ketchup...taste is very acceptable.
I already have the Mrs Dash Fiesta Lime,made some tasty pork chops with it. I know what you mean about reading labels. I found some Oscar Mayer thin deli sliced turkey that has less sodium than the luncheon meat that was labeled low sodium. Being on low carb we had been eating a lot of cheese-really miss that!
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Dianne and Tom
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04/11/12 09:50pm |
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RE: Desperate need of low sodium lunch idea and recipes please!
Kidneys and sodium do not play well together. My father's cardiologist told my father to think of salt as rat poison, then have as much as you want. Salt has a lot of different forms, anything with the word, "sodium" is salt. Be suspect of all processed, (frozen, packaged, and canned) foods. I know you are busy, I would suggest getting a powerful blender such as the Vitamix. It will grind just about anything you put in and make healthy, tasty drinks. You can put a lot of fresh fruits/vegetables/yogurt without all the work into a smoothie. With renal problems, you have to watch protein intake as well. I would consult with the nutritionist at the oncologist's office. Good luck! I am sending prayers your way.
He has high protein levels too,but its not from what he eats but from one of his cancer meds,only 4% of the people on Avastin has this side effect and unfortunately he is one of them!
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Dianne and Tom
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04/08/12 03:31pm |
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RE: Desperate need of low sodium lunch idea and recipes please!
I made the Creamy Italian Salad dressing last night from this site,it was very tasty,didn't miss the salt on the salad or in the dressing and hubby couldn't believe I made it! I also found some good recipes on the Mayo Clinic website,lol who would have thought at my age I'd have to learn to cook all over again!
I've been getting this newsletter,LowSodiumCooking.com, for years......Lots of great ideas and recipes!
I never add any salt to my cooking, or meals, though I don't go crazy avoiding it either. There is usually plenty in most processed foods to begin with.
Something to think about too.....
The iodine in salt is good for you, so you shouldn't avoid it, with the non-iodized salts products out there. I forget just what we need it for, but we do....so some salt is actually good for us:)
Good luck with the LSC site, the guy that runs it is very knowledgeable, and helpful.:)
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Dianne and Tom
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04/08/12 09:25am |
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RE: Crockpot receipes
Bake Potato wrapped in foil. Place on bottom of crock pot. Season chicken leg and thigh pieces that are hooked together and lay on top of wrapped potatoes. Do Not Add Any Liquid!!! Cook about 6 hours on high. Potatoes taste like restaurant style and chicken taste like rotisserie. Delicious. I use BBQ rub on my chicken. So easy for camping.
This sounds good and easy,my dh was recently put on low sodium so a good quick dish I could cook for us. thanks!
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Dianne and Tom
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04/07/12 10:38pm |
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RE: Pork Ribs in a crock pot
I usually par boil mine first,to get rid of some of the fat,then put them in the crock pot with my favorite bbq sauce.
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Dianne and Tom
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04/06/12 09:52pm |
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RE: Desperate need of low sodium lunch idea and recipes please!
We have been on low carb but the high blood pressure is due to his chemo and Avastin IV,if not soon corrected he could have renal failure,so we are listening to the dr and following his instructions.
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Dianne and Tom
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04/06/12 08:06pm |
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RE: Desperate need of low sodium lunch idea and recipes please!
Thanks my dh has cancer and we spend on average 4 days a week at doctors,so no time for a dietician! It took a lot longer to buy groceries today,reading all those labels and I got right many fresh veggies.
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Dianne and Tom
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04/06/12 04:30pm |
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RE: Desperate need of low sodium lunch idea and recipes please!
THanks I just signed up for this,they do have some good sounding recipes on there. We eat a lot of salads,but dressing have a lot of sodium,the Creamy Italian Dressing sounds good and I have all ingredients on hand.
I've been getting this newsletter,LowSodiumCooking.com, for years......Lots of great ideas and recipes!
I never add any salt to my cooking, or meals, though I don't go crazy avoiding it either. There is usually plenty in most processed foods to begin with.
Something to think about too.....
The iodine in salt is good for you, so you shouldn't avoid it, with the non-iodized salts products out there. I forget just what we need it for, but we do....so some salt is actually good for us:)
Good luck with the LSC site, the guy that runs it is very knowledgeable, and helpful.:)
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Dianne and Tom
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04/06/12 04:17pm |
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RE: Looking for a good light dessert
This is really good,our youngest daughter request this made with strawberry jello and strawberry yogurt for her birthday pie each year.
Ingredients
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust
1 .3 oz package sugar-free Jell-O, lime flavor
1/4 cup boiling water
2 6 oz containers fat-free yogurt, key lime flavor
1 8 oz container fat-free Cool Whip
Directions
In large bowl, dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. With wire whisk, stir in yogurt. Gently fold in Cool Whip with spatula or wooden spoon. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Makes one pie, 8 servings, 4 WW points each.
Number of Servings: 8
You can use any flavor Jello or any flavor yogurt ...DELICIOUS! :)
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Dianne and Tom
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04/06/12 03:10pm |
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Desperate need of low sodium lunch idea and recipes please!
My hubby's cancer drugs has made his blood pressure go sky high,so in addition to changing his blood pressure meds he has been put on a low sodium diet. I have salt free butter,low sodium peanut butter,Mortons no salt,several Mrs Dash no salt seasonings and can manage breakfast and dinner pretty well,have problems with lunch as lunch meats,hot dogs and pizza are out. You can only eat so much tuna salad,chicken salad,banana sandwiches and PB&J's,appreciate any and all help!
Dianne
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Dianne and Tom
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04/06/12 03:07pm |
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RE: Why do many restaurants make unsatisfactory meals ?
I do complain if we get bad service or bad food,its one thing if you have a bad meal at a friends house but entirely different when you have to pay for what you expect will be a good meal. If I'm not satisfied and/or can't find anyone in restaurant to complain to then I come home,get on the computer and email corporate. I often get coupons for free meals,sometimes for both of us,they do like to hear from you. I also compliment the server and leave a good tip when the service is good and also have sent compliments on good food to the restaurants website.
Dianne
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Dianne and Tom
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03/15/12 05:32pm |
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RE: I need to buy a new George Foreman cooker
I have the George Foreman with the removable plates,I just put it in hot dish water while I clean up the rest of the kitchen,the crusted baked on greasey messy comes off easily,never have put them in the dishwasher.
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Dianne and Tom
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03/15/12 07:55am |
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RE: Pink Lady Cake
I bet this would be great with lemon cake mix and blueberry pie filling-two of my favorite flavors together-yummm!
Dianne
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Dianne and Tom
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03/12/12 02:01pm |
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RE: Need healthy chicken recipes
This is one of my favorite recipes,even our picky grandkids love it.
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
3 or 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup salsa-mild or hot your preference
1 pkg Taco seasoning(low sodium)
1 can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup(Healthy request by Campbells)
1/2 cup sour cream(regular or low fat)
Add chicken to slow cooker.Sprinkle Taco seasoning over chicken.Pour salsa and soup over chicken. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Serve with rice
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Dianne and Tom
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03/12/12 10:04am |
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RE: I'm bragging - taking off weight !
I sometimes think losing weight is actually easier than keeping it off. Have lost so much over the years,but it keeps finding me again! Started on low carb last year the week before Easter I lost 45 lbs but found out the end of Sept that dh has a maglinant brain tumor. So,still try to keep it low carb but right now whatever he wants to eat he gets. I haven't gained or lost since then but not stressing it now,hope to lose about 20 more eventually. We had pizza for lunch,he eats the whole slice with the crust,I only eat the toppings,so we have found ways to please both of us. Good luck with your weight lost!
Dianne
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Dianne and Tom
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03/10/12 03:18pm |
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RE: What shall I make?
Definitely something in the crockpot,maybe chili with shredded cheese,extra hot sauce for those that want it and some crackers.
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Dianne and Tom
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03/01/12 06:09pm |
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RE: Ideas for healthy non-filling appetizers?
I like a veggie tray with dip,celery stalks stuffed with pimento cheese,or ham,cheese,olives or pineapple chunks on toothpicks.
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Dianne and Tom
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02/19/12 02:32pm |
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RE: Bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos
We put cream cheese and a little grated sharp cheddar in ours,I love them but dh isn't as big a fan so I count on our dd making these when we go visit her.
Dianne
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Dianne and Tom
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02/13/12 08:35am |
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RE: Pasta Water....
I pour mine out with the cold water running also-don't want to take any chances!!
Dianne
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Dianne and Tom
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02/13/12 08:33am |
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