If you’re not used to cooking without salt then being told to follow a no salt diet may sound like you’re being condemned to a boring, tasteless diet devoid of any enjoyment forever. But the good news is, many people have successfully cut down their sodium intake and still enjoy their food! Use these tricks to successfully cut down on your sodium without getting fed up!
Have you thought to yourself “I don’t cook with salt, so my diet is low in sodium”? Well, you might be surprised to find out that 75% of the sodium in our diet comes from processed and restaurant foods, not salt added that’s added at the table. If you’re concerned about limiting sodium in your diet, or struggling to manage your blood pressure then this article is for you!
Hate cooking? In a time crunch, but want to make something a little healthier using ready to go ingredients? This article is for those of you who don’t feel confident in the kitchen, want ideas on how to make healthier meals using frozen or canned ingredients, and want easy time-saving meal ideas using either no-cook or minimal food prep methods.
Have you ever finished dinner and felt completely stuffed, yet suddenly found yourself standing in front of the fridge rummaging for something sweet? You’re not alone. Managing frequent hunger and food cravings can be a result of multiple factors, and usually it’s a combination of these main factors that leads us to reach for a particular food.
Studies show that the Portfolio Diet can help cut cholesterol levels by up to 30% using diet alone! That’s comparable to doubling the dose of cholesterol lowering medication. The Portfolio Diet combines key cholesterol-lowering foods together.
Are you feeling totally overwhelmed by meal planning and preparing heart healthy meals? Think it will take you hours in the kitchen every day to cook nutritious foods that are good for your heart, but actually taste good too? Meal planning is one of the most important things you can do to improve your heart health, but it can sometimes feel so overwhelming …
Let’s face it, it’s HARD to make changes that we can stick to for a long time! That’s why it’s so important to find an eating pattern you truly enjoy and can see yourself following for a long time. If you’re wondering whether the Mediterranean Diet is right for you, then you need to read my list of 8 Things You Need to Know Before Starting the Mediterranean Diet …