I became salt-sensitive after i reached middle-age. When I eat an excessive amount of salt my feet, knees, and eyes swell. Sometimes I've "pillows" under my eyes and that i reported these symptoms to my doctor. She prescribed a diuretic and that i take half an herbal viagra a day. The medication helps, but I still need to be careful about how exactly much salt I eat.
According to "Decreasing Your Salt Intake," articles by Karen Schroeder, MS, RD, published about the Emory HealthCare Site, salt sensitivity is tough to diagnose. Some salt-sensitive individuals have high blood pressure (hypertension). "Nutrition researchers continue to be trying tease the exact role of sodium in hypertension," notes Schroeder.
I don't have hypertension, yet I'm salt-sensitive. Eating out is difficult. WebMD published articles about eating less salt, "5 Strategies for Reducing Salt Intake." Restaurant your meals are a source of salt, the content says, together with condiments (ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce), processed meats, and snacks.
Before I order anything I speed browse the menu. Since appetizers are usually high in salt I seldom order them. However, I've ordered a proper appetizer instead of dinner. What else will i order?
FRESH PRODUCE. Fresh fruit and veggies are the first a few things i look for about the menu. If I order a salad I request dressing quietly.
A LITTLE BREAD. Specialty breads like garlic toast contain plenty of salt. I love bread, but monitor just how much I eat. Besides, I don't want to fill on bread before my dinner comes.
PLAIN MEAT. Grilled meat and fish are my first choices, however, many restaurants soak their meat in high-salt marinades. I ask the server when the meat continues to be marinated. Thank goodness restaurants such as the Outback Steak House enables you to order an ordinary steak. The chef will gladly ready your chicken, fish, and vegetables without salt.
SAUCE-FREE ENTREES. The chef could use commercial stock to create sauces. These goods are loaded with salt, and so i look for entrees that don't have sauce or gravy. I would not order stew inside a restaurant.
WATER. Regular pop and diet pop contain more salt than it may seem. A 12-ounce bottle of "low sodium" Sprite, for instance, contains 70 milligrams of salt. Since I don't need extra salt and wish to protect my tooth enamel I usually order water. I could also order iced coffee and tea.
DOWNPLAY DESSERT. Usually I'm so full following a meal which i have no desire to have dessert. A scoop of frozen treats may tempt me, that is rare.
Restaurant portions have gotten huge. I request a box and take 1 / 2 of my dinner home. These leftovers make a couple of lunches. Salt-sensitive people can eat at restaurants, but you need to be alert and order wisely.
Copyright 2007 by Harriet Hodgson
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Harriet Hodgson is a freelance nonfiction writer for 28 years. She is really a member of the Association of Healthcare Journalists and also the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with Lois Krahn, MD, can be obtained from http:amazon.com. A five-star overview of the book is posted on Amazon. You will discover other reviews about the American Hospice Foundation Site ("School Corner" heading) and also the Health Ministries Association Site.
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