Get the Salt Out (78 page)

Breakfast
—2 Low-Sodium Turkey Sausage patties (see tip 157)

1 Wheat-Free Banana Muffin (see tip 142)

Lunch—T.L.T. Sandwich (see tip 316)

1 no-salt-added pickle

Dinner
—Tandoori Chicken (see tip 236)

½ cup brown basmati rice made in low-sodium or homemade chicken broth with a pinch of saffron

½ cup unsweetened pineapple chunks

SATURDAY

Brunch—
½ grapefruit

2 eggs (or 1 egg and 2 egg whites) scrambled together with chopped tomato, peppers, onion, and marjoram

½ cup baked home fries made with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkled with onion powder and a dash of cayenne

Snack—
¼ Turkey Sausage Pizza (see tip 301)
or
a serving of Nachos (see tip 304)

Romaine lettuce salad with chopped radish and jicama topped with Herb Dressing (see tip 208)

Snack
—3 celery sticks spread with unsalted cashew butter

Dinner
—Poached salmon fillet topped with a tablespoon of Greek Tzatziki Sauce (see tip 294)

Steamed artichoke with low-sodium herbal vinaigrette

½ cup steamed asparagus spears sprinkled with tarragon vinegar or other herbed vinegar

SUNDAY

Breakfast
—Annette’s Oatmeal Waffles (see tip 146) topped with

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
or
1 sliced fresh peach

Lunch
—Homemade salad Niçoise with 3½ ounces low-sodium canned tuna; ½ cup steamed and cooled diced potatoes; ½ cup steamed and cooled French-cut green beans; ¼ cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced; ¼ chopped tomato; and chopped fresh parsley topped with a low-sodium herbal vinaigrette

Dinner
—Roast Cornish hen meat rubbed with sage

Baked sweet potato with 1 teaspoon unsalted butter and a sprinkling of cinnamon

Steamed cauliflower or brussels sprouts sprinkled with salt-free dill seasoning

This company distributes the herbal salts Herbamare and Trocomare, mentioned in tip 59. Unlike other herbal salts, these products are made from unrefined sea salt that is cured with dehydrated vegetables and herbs. They are available in several different sizes, including a handy 3.2-ounce shaker that is easy to carry with you to restaurants.

French Meadow Bakery is the only company I know of that makes naturally low-sodium sourdough bread with unrefined sea salt. It also makes salt-free rye bread. All of these delicious, healthful products are available through mail order if you are unable to find them in health food stores.

This organization sells unrefined Celtic sea salt, which is available through mail order only. It also distributes valuable information about the health benefits of unrefined sea salt.

Lang Naturals is the manufacturer of the nine different award-winning Mr. Spice sauces, which are free of salt, MSG, and sodium. If you’re on a low-sodium diet, or if you’re just looking for tasty low-sodium condiments, these sauces are worth seeking out. Call the company to find a location in your area that sells them or to order them directly.

The maker of Real Salt, this company also sells an ultra-small convenient salt shaker that is perfect for all your dining-out and traveling needs. If you can’t find Real Salt, or if you would like to try the traveling Real Salt shaker that I so highly recommend (particularly if you eat out often), call the company directly and ask about its special introductory offer.

If you’re on a low-sodium diet, or if you’re just looking for tasty low-sodium condiments, these sauces are worth seeking out. Call the company to find a location in your area that sells them or to order them directly.

The Spice Hunter manufactures a complete line of bottled salt-free seasonings and dried herbs as well as salt-free seasoning packets for dips, salad dressings, Indian food, and dishes such as fajitas, tacos, and meadoaf. Call to locate a health food store or specialty supermarket near you that carries these helpful seasonings.

Uni Key is a source for many innovative products. It also distributes quality supplements like the Uni Key Adrenal Formula as well as all of my books. Ask for a brochure about all the latest products.

GMX International manufactures and distributes magnetic water conditioning systems, a salt-free solution to treating hard water for residential and commercial applications. GMX systems have been proven effective by both university testing and thousands of satisfied customers.

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