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Don’t take your doctor’s advice to reduce sodium with a grain of salt By Shannon Serpette
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f you’re in your golden years or inching toward them, your doctor may have told you to reduce your sodium intake. Certain conditions like kidney disease and diabetes can make it difficult for your body to properly balance your sodium levels, so you’ll need to watch how much sodium you take in. And since excess sodium can be bad for your heart, you can help your health by reducing how much you use. The following recipes are a good place to start since they use little or no salt in them. If you keep experimenting with your recipes, you’ll learn that low sodium doesn’t have to mean tasteless. Recipes on pages 19-22
18 June 2022 | Illinois Valley Boomers | A NewsTribune Publication