What foods can I replace with healthier substitutes?!


Question:

What foods can I replace with healthier substitutes?

I drink plenty of water everyday, but I would like suggestions about preparing healthier meals for me and my fiance.

Diabetes is common in both of our families. Plus his late grandpa and dad had/have heart problems related to consuming too much sodium.

Is it true that pre-made meals, like what you would find in the frozen section, contain more sodium than fresh, home cooked meals?

Is sea salt really better than regular salt? And what about "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter", is it better than regular butter?

What are some good foods that are healthy and low in sodium?


Answers:

It's absolutely more true that the more processed, the more sodium. This also includes a lot of other convenience items like canned goods, such as vegetables, soups, pasta sauce.

The good news is that there are a lot of low sodium canned goods coming on the market.

Learn to read the nutrition labels on the back of any item you purchase at the market. You'll start to get a groove on that in no time.

Sea salt is definitely better than table salt. It contains a lot more minerals than regular table salt. You should be a bit picky about that though. Read labels. The health food store will have better selections there. A lot of chefs like kosher salt. It's not quite as intense as table salt, and it'll still help enhance the flavor of your food with a little pinch here and there during cooking.

A half teaspoon of salt in a dish for two is not terrible. However, if you or your fiance adds another half teaspoon on each of your dishes, then that's too much.

Home cooked food is always better for you. Fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, herbs are always best.

There are some really wonderful cookbooks out there so that eating is yummy and a bit fun while eating better.

Don't be afraid to try new vegetables and new flavors. A lot of ethnic foods will fit the bill for the balance of flavor and health.

Whole grains are good too. Whole wheat breads, brown rice, wild rice... all add a lot of goodness to your diet. The fiber alone will be good for your systems, but there are a lot of other benefits, particularly for your heart because of the properties dealing with cholesterol.

Lastly, moderation in all, and staying physically active as much as possible, will help stave off the diabetes, and help with everything else as well.




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