Low Sodium Chorizo Green Apple Stuffing Growing up I was not a fan of stuffing (or dressing, or whatever you call it). I didn’t like the texture. It was mushy like oatmeal (another dish I still have issues with…don’t hate!). Maybe it was the fact that in our house, it was always a prepackaged stuffing […]
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Low Sodium Swiss Potatoes Au Gratin Cheese and potatoes? Yes! Did you ever think you’d be able to say that on a low sodium diet? I never thought I would say it. Cheese is a bane for us on a low sodium diet, because of the high amounts of sodium in most cheeses. As a
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Cranberry Relish Salad Traditions can be a great thing. Especially in my family where heart health and low sodium have become tradition. During the holidays, traditions are even more important. In my family, and maybe in yours, some of the things most handed down are eating habits. Maybe not so blatantly as; “Congrats, we are
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I was born in the Midwest. Minnesota to be exact. We are the hands down champions of Hot-dish and Casserole. Those classic concoctions with canned soups as their base. Traditionally Cream of Mushroom. Then add various veggies and meats. One such casserole that has long been served in my family growing up, and maybe in
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Low Sodium Apricot Mustard Glazed Roast Turkey Turkey dinner with all the trimmings! Who doesn’t love that? A roast turkey is a staple of many holiday meals; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s to name a few. It also makes for a great Sunday night dinner. The Holidays are especially hard on those of us who
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One of the bounties of the fall harvest in Minnesota, is that we have a plethora of squash, gourds, and pumpkins. If you try to be mindful about the fruit and vegetables you consume, the first two rules to embrace are eating what is fresh locally and seasonally. You can choose produce any time of
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Low Sodium Zucchini Frittata It’s that time of the year, when the garden is bountiful. Although we always seem to be running over with zucchini. One quick and easy way to use up that zucchini is including it for breakfast or lunch. I was never dainty enough to flip the eggs and make pretty omelettes,
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Low Sodium Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Red Onion Relish Seafood always seems to be a challenge for low sodium people. I think we have it in our heads that; “How can something that lives in saltwater its whole life not be loaded with salt?!” That thought did cross my mind. More than once. As I
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Low Sodium Shakshuka – Eggs Poached in a Spicy Tomato Sauce Want to really impress your family and friends? Make them a pan of low sodium Shakshuka! Nope, I didn’t sneeze there, it is an extremely tasty egg dish that can be served up any time of the day. I love tomatoes any time I
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The Best Low Sodium Jerk Chicken Yeah Mon! We’re talking about summer grilling! Food that is so full of flavor, you forget it is low sodium. The food is definitely not flavorless or bland as many people’s perception of low sodium food tends to be. This is Jerk Chicken! This is a taste straight out
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