FOOD CENTER - Index

Discover ways to lower salt intake with hundreds of low-sodium brand-name products — taken from the popular book Pocket Guide to Low Sodium Foods by Bobbie Mostyn. You'll also find dining out suggestions, product reviews, delicious low-fat, low-salt recipes from Bobbie's first cookbook, The Hasty Gourmet™ Low Salt Favorites and much more.

Basic Info

Label Guidelines

• What The Label Tells You — useful information to help you choose healthier foods
• Nutritional Content Claims — descriptions and claims manufacturers can make
• Calories and Nutrients — explanation of nutrients and recommended daily requirements
  

Tips on Reducing Sodium

• Shake the Salt Habit — how to reduce your salt intake at home, the supermarket, and when dining out
• Avoid Foods High in Sodium — which foods are high in sodium

Low Salt Products

• Baking & Cooking Needs
• Beverages
• Bread & Other Bread Products
• Breakfast
• Condiments & Sauces
• Dairy & Non-Dairy Alternatives
• Desserts & Sweets
• Dinners, Entrees & Side Dishes
• Ethnic Foods
• Fish & Seafood
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Meat, Poultry & Meatless Alternatives
• Pasta, Rice & Grains
• Snack Foods
• Soups & Stews

Dining Out

• Fast Food Quick Reference — Where to get low-salt favorites, such as hamburgers, french fries and pizza
• Best Menu Choices — Which menu selections are usually lower in salt

Product Reviews

Find out which low-salt products taste good. ...more

Recipes

Try one of 21 low-sodium recipes from The Hasty Gourmet™ Low Salt Favorites. ...more

Substitutions

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