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| Sodium | ||
| As I have stated on other pages in this site, I am not a physician or a dietician. I am a fellow coper who is using this web site as tool to learn how to make myself better. Hopefully you find something of value here as well. If you have anyth comments or think I should add anything to this page, email me at: menieres@maine.rr.com |
| Low Sodium Basics | ||
| The following information is taken directly from the book, I have found it to be an excellent resource. |
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| "Getting the refined salt out of our diets and reduing our sodium intake to a more moderate level requires only one main strategy: to eat as naturally as possible. It may sound simplistic, but it's true: natural foods are always lower i sodium than their processed and packaged counterparts. What is the difference between processed and natural foods? Processed foods usually come packaged in boxes, plastic bags, and cans, and are designed to sit on grocery shelves for months. Healthful, natural foods, on the other hand are as close to their natural state as possible." |
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| They Include: |
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| - Vegetables |
- Whole Grains |
- Legumes |
| - Nuts |
- Seeds |
- Fruits |
| - Fish |
- Shellfish |
- Poultry |
| - Eggs |
- Milk |
- Lean Meats |
| All of the foods have no refined salt and all of them, except for shellfish like lobster, shrimp, and crab, are low in sodium. Shellfish, however, can be included in a low to moderate sodium diet because they are "good" sources of sodium, which the body can easily use as well as sources of other important minerals. Natural foods have other benefits, to: ounce for ounce, they contain considerably more of the essential nutrients humans require than processed foods do. They are particularly rich in potassium, a mineral that balances the action of sodium in the body, and many are good sources of magnesium and calcium as well. Potassium, magnesium, and calcium are all believed to counteract the effects of escess sodium in the diet and help prevent conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. Once you emphasize natural foods in your diet, refined salt no longer will be problem. In fact, low sodium eating will come about automatically. All you have to do is combine natural foods in any way you see fit and woila both unhealthy forms of sodium in general will go by the wayside. |
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| Sources of Potassium | ||
| I felt this would be helpful for two reasons: 1. Sodium and potassium intake needs have a strong relationship to one another. 2. Many of us are on diuretics, which can deplete the body of much need potassium. The following information is taken directly from the book, Laurels Kitchen. It was recommended by a fellow coper on the menieres coping list. I found four books from this author. I also found some of the original books available used. Just follow this link to check out these titles. | ||
| Potassium Miligrams |
Food | Quantity |
| 1200 | Butternut Squash | 1 Cup Baked |
| 1200 | Lima Beans, Dry | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 1160 | Spinach | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 1100 | Black Beans | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 970 | Soybeans | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 970 | Soybeans | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 940 | Pinto Beans | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 790 | Navy Beans | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 750 | Acorn Squash | 1/2, Baked |
| 720 | Green Lima Beans | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 710 | Papaya | Medium |
| 680 | Cantaloupe | 1/2 Melon |
| 650 | Avocado | 1/2 Medium |
| 630 | Raisins | 1/2 Cup |
| 630 | Kidney Beans | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 600 | Chard | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 600 | Prune Juice | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 590 | Parsnips | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 580 | Blackstrap Molasses | 1 Tablespoon |
| 520 | Dates | 10 Medium |
| 500 | Potato, Cooked | (Not Given) |
| 500 | Orange Juice | 1 Cup |
| 490 | Skim Milk Powder | 1/4 Cup |
| 480 | Beet Greens | 1 Cup |
| 440 | Banana | 1 Medium |
| 430 | Low-Fat Milk | 1 Cup |
| 430 | Kohlrabi | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 420 | Peas, Fresh | 1 Cup |
| 420 | Brussel Sprouts | 1 Cup Cooked |
| 410 | Nectarine | 1 Medium |
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