Try
this lower sodium version of homemade Kung Pao Chicken.
If you do make
a lower sodium version, I'd love to hear how they come out.
You can always reduce the amount of seasoning, or find a sodium - free or
low sodium version.
I need to make
a low sodium version.
Create
lower sodium versions of your standard menu items.
Choose
a low sodium version to dramatically cut the sodium content.
Just make
a low sodium version for your baby and make sure to give them pieces that they can't choke on.
So, opt for salt - free or
low sodium versions if possible.
I like the taste of V8 juice, the original, but can not drink
the low sodium version.
Not exact matches
My
version was very
low in carbs (5 grams per serving),
low in sugar (less than 1 gram per serving) and
low in
sodium (147 grams per serving).
In my
version I did a blend of whole wheat couscous and bulgur wheat cooked in
low sodium vegetable broth, added chickpeas and finished it with with grated parmesan.
Reduce the heat to
low and stir in soy sauce — if you are not using a
low -
sodium version, add a bit less and taste before adding more.
Slap Ya Mama also is working on
low -
sodium versions of its spice mixes.
We had made a
version of this soup while traveling using a store bought
low -
sodium vegetable broth.
It's
lower sodium than any canned
version.
You can use Neufchâtel cream and the
lower sodium beans and corn for a bit of a healthier
version.
Nutrition info for this
low carb
version: Calories 135; fat 8g; saturated fat 6g; carbs 8g; sugars 4g;
sodium 40 mg; fiber 3g; protein 4g.
2 White Onions, diced, 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 Stalk Celery, diced, 1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric, 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger, 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin, 100g Red Lentils, 1 tin (400g) Chickpeas, 300g Sweet Potato, peeled and diced, 500 ml Tomato Passata, 800 ml
Low Sodium Vegetable Stock (click here for a homemade
version).
My
version, (shown below, packed in EasyLunchboxes), has the same ingredients as the boxed lunch, but better quality: nitrate - free pepperoni, whole wheat bread rounds, real shredded mozzarella (not prepared cheese product), and all natural
low -
sodium marinara sauce.
Many peanut butter brands now offer
low - fat and
low -
sodium versions.
Keep these favorite foods to an occasional treat, and make your own
lower -
sodium versions at home as much as you can.
There are certainly
low -
sodium versions, too.
Some of my favorite healthy condiments include vinegar (red wine, balsamic, and apple cider), mustard (yellow, Dijon, and spicy brown), amino acids and soy sauce (opt for
low -
sodium versions), hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
To keep
sodium in check, look for
lower -
sodium versions of breads and cereals, and watch portion sizes.
Additionally, if you are watching your
sodium intake, look for
low -
sodium versions of pretzels and nuts.
So, when buying canned foods aim to get BPA free cans (list here and here) and opt for
low -
sodium versions.
Instead, shop in a smarter way: «Look for
low -
sodium versions of these foods, eat plenty of hydrating fruits and vegetables and be sure to sip water continuously throughout the day,» says Haase.
Do you have a
low sodium / no
sodium version?
- For a vegan
version replace chicken broth with
low -
sodium organic vegetable broth, omit chicken and consider adding 2 cans black, red kidney or pinto beans.
I also make my
version healthier by making a few simple swaps like chicken sausage in place of andouille sausage,
lower sodium canned tomatoes and broth, and brown rice in place of white rice.
I also advise using additional vitamin C, but be sure to use true ascorbic acid, and not a buffered
version like
sodium ascorbate (which has no pH -
lowering effect).