I love my Amy’s products and they are always my first choice when I want natural pre-made food products. I will have to say that split pea soup would not have been my first choice when looking at the selection of choices. Not that anything is wrong with split pea soup, but I do not ...
Ocean Spray Cran-Fruit can be used as a a low-sodium and fat-free dip for appetizers, or as a healthy alternative to fat-laden marinades for chicken or pork. This inexpensive product also makes a great last-minute side dish or garnish for holiday meals when you don’t have time to make your own cranberry relish or garnish ...
I’m a penny-pincher, DIY mama. One of my favorite places to combine those passions is in the kitchen. To save money, I invent recipes to use up leftovers. I also clean out the fridge before I shop, so I don’t buy things I already have. To DIY, I look for ways to reinvent restaurant tastes ...
These tips for keeping a low sodium diet when eating out will help you chow down at your favorite eatery without watching you scale or your blood pressure spin upwards. Eating out can be tough for someone on a low sodium diet, because restaurants know that sodium makes food taste better, and tastier dishes mean ...
Often as the temperatures get colder, the days grow shorter or perhaps you find yourself a little under the weather; people look to eating soup as a warm comfort. While it is no contest that homemade soups are better, many do not have the time or skill to cook a delicious crock of their own. ...
StarKist Low Sodium tuna in pouches takes up less space in my pantry, but that’s not what I love best about the tuna. For my review, I tried the StarKist low sodium chunk light tuna and Albacore white tuna in pouches. They are awesome because they require no draining! One of the things I don’t ...
According to the manufacturer, Wonder Natural Foods, Better ‘N Peanut Butter has 85% less fat and 40% less calories than traditional peanut butter. At only one hundred calories per serving (two tablespoons) this product brings hope back to many deprived peanut butter fans. But does it deliver? I was both thrilled and disappointed in what ...
In today’s world of people converting from bad eating habits to new, healthier ways of eating, a low sodium based diet is vital. Sodium is necessary to a person, aiding in body functions such as nerve impulses, maintaining proper balance of fluids and blood pressure, and muscle contractions, however a high sodium diet can be ...
In today’s world of people converting from bad eating habits to new, healthier ways of eating, a low sodium based diet is vital. Sodium is necessary to a person, aiding in body functions such as nerve impulses, maintaining proper balance of fluids and blood pressure, and muscle contractions, however a high sodium diet can be ...
While salt, which helps regulate the fluids in our body, is an essential in our diets, there are times when excessive sodium needs to be regulated or eliminated when it causes the body to retain too much fluid. High-blood pressure or heart disease are two such conditions which force individuals to eliminate sodium from their ...
