Low Sodium, Na Foods

Tip 1 : Impress your guests and make a vegetable soufflé. Look online for ways to make corn, broccoli, or sweet potato soufflé.

Tip 2 : Roast a whole chicken. When cooled, remove the skin, bones, and fat. Serve the meat as is, or use in a recipe.

Tip 3 : Soups and puddings made with fat-free or low-fat milk can help you get the dairy you need.

Tip 4 : For a breakfast that satisfies (and keeps you away from the mid-morning donuts)--add an egg.

Tip 5 : Three ways to thaw seafood, meat or poultry safely: In the refrigerator; in cold water, changed every 30 minutes; or in the microwave.

Tip 6 : To get some extra dairy, add some shredded low-fat cheese to tuna casserole.

Tip 7 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.

Tip 8 : Tip for eating out: Share entrées with a friend. Have one person order a meat dish, and the other order a vegetable dish or a large salad.

Tip 9 : For dessert, make a sugar-free chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk. Check online for recipes.

Tip 10 : Not all protein foods come from animals. Vegetarian options include beans, peas, nuts, nut butters, seeds, and soy products.