ljoeb Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I've been asked by a few for the High Sodium Diet that my Dr. (Dr. Amer Suleman) started me on, so here it is: High Sodium DietThe daily intake of sodium originates from 3 sources:Food and drinks.Salt used in cooking.Salt added at the table.In general, natural foods contain relatively little sodium, and foods of animal origin usually contain more sodium than fruits, vegetables, and rice. The processed and preserved foods have the highest amounts of sodium. To increase the sodium intake, large amounts of salt may be added in the cooking, either as sodium chloride (salt) or as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda/powder). Common Sources of sodium:Table salt is sodium chloride. It?s 40% sodium by weight. When you buy prepared and packaged foods, read the labels. Look for words ?soda? (referred to as sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda) and ?sodium? and the symbol ?Na?. These products contain sodium compounds. Avoid low sodium foods. The following foods are high in sodium and should be used frequently:Canned foods (vegetables, meat, pasta meals)Processed foods (meats such as bologna, pepperoni, salami, hot dogs, sausage)CheeseDried pasta and rice mixes, frozen dinnersSoups (canned and dried), dips, sauces, salad dressings.Snack foods (chips, popcorn, pretzels, cheese puffs, salted nuts, etc.)Tips to increase sodium in your diet:Salt should be used wherever appropriate, in cooking, e.g., boiled vegetables, boiled rice.Salt should be added to meals at the table, according to taste, and without making food unpalatable.Try to choose a helping of any of the following salty foods, AT EACH MEAL AND SNACK: -bacon, ham, tongue, corned beef and any other canned meat, sausages, kippers, smoked fish, canned fish- e.g., sardines, pilchards, salmon, etc., cheese, shellfish, canned vegetables- e.g. baked beansChoose salted foods instead of regular whenever possible, such as salted butter, salted nuts, etc.Milk- aim to take 1 pint or more dailyCanned soups- choose a ?starter? whenever possibleRemember to take plenty of fluids with gradual increase in high sodium foods.High Sodium Food ListMake these foods always available and part of your meals and snacks. The goal is to take about 10,000 to 12,000 mgs of sodium per day. Take plenty of fluids with these foods.Foods (per serving) Sodium content in mgBacon, cooked 1021Bacon, Canadian 2500Baking Powder 11000Beans, canned with pork and tomato sauce 463 Beef, corned 1740Beef hash, canned 540Beef, dried 4300Biscuits 630Bouillon cubes 24000Bread 300 to 500Butter, salted 826Cereals, commercial 700 to 1100Cereal, rice flakes 987Cereal, wheat flakes 1000Cheese, cheddar 620Cheese, processed 1189Cheese, cottage 406Cheese, cream 296Cheese, mozzarella 373Cheese, parmesan 1862Cheese, swiss 260Chili con carne, canned with beans 531 Chili powder with seasonings 1574Cocoa processed 717Cookies, plain 365Crab meat, canned 1000Crackers, graham 670Crackers, saltine 1100Donuts 500Lasagna 490Macaroni with cheese 543Margarine 987Milk, dried 549Muffins, plain 441Mushrooms, canned 400Mustard, prepared yellow 1252Olives, green 2400Pancakes 425Peanuts, roasted and salted 418Peanut butter 607Pickles, dill 1428Pickles, relish, sweet 712Pie 250 to 450Pie crust, baked 617Pizza, cheese 702Popcorn, salted with oil Up to 1940Pork, cured ham 930Pork, canned ham 1100Potato chips, Up to 1000Pretzels 1680Rolls, bread or sweet 400 to 550Rye wafers 882Salad dressing 700 to 1300Sardines, canned 400Sauerkraut 747Sausage, pork 958Sausage, frankfurter 1100Sausage, bologna 1300Soup, canned 350 to 950Spaghetti with meatballs, canned 488Tomato ketchup 1042Tomato juice, canned 827Tuna in oil 800Waffles 475Wheat germ 2001 tsp Salt = 2400 mg sodium 1 tsp baking soda = 1000 mg sodium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Thanks for posting! As a side note, I use the need for high sodium as a guilt-free reason to eat Ramen when I'm too lazy to go to the dining hall. :-)Meg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarct Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Thank you for this. I am such a salt freak. Actually I told my husband today that his mom wants me to give her cooking lessons. He said you are a really good cook. Except when you over salt things. I actually have quite a variety of salts I use. I just love salt. I use so much of it. I just have to be careful not to overdose my family with it. Ha Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eillyre Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Sarct, I have to be careful how much salt I put in a dish I'm serving to the rest of my family, too. My dad needs a higher-than-normal sodium intake so he probably wouldn't notice, but the others would certainly be gagging from "salt poisoning" if I forgot! ;-)Thanks for the post, Joe!Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Thanks for the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary P Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hi Joe,Thanks a million for this list. I've had no guidline and my GP didn't know what amount of sodiun I should be getting each day, so this list will be most helpful to me. The only salt I got for years would have been from natural foods and I never had pop, snack foods, etc. It has been a challenge to get used to adding salt when cooking or at the table. Have a great weekend.Mary P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly87 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I hope you don't take offense to my comment, but I can't help but think that aspects of this diet don't seem very healthy. Processed foods, hot dogs, bologna, chips...I don't know about anyone else, but when I eat these heavy and unhealthy foods my symptoms actually seem to get worse despite the increased salt intake. I don't understand why people on this high sodium diet don't just drink sea salt water every so often instead of loading their bodies with food that slows the body down and doesn't help it perform to its highest capability. I recommend sea salt over regular table salt because sea salt is natural and has other notable health benefits. I'm considering sea salt as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hi,I too think it is important to try to eat healthy, but I also know that I can only afford certain foods, and rarely have the time and energy to cook etc. real healthy. Also, for me healthy foods does not necessarily mean that they sit well with me. I can not tolerate to many vegetables without getting sick, because they are hard to digest. I do not like meat, but try to eat some and soy etc. for protein. I try and limit carbs and more whole grains, but whole grains also do not sit well. I am also somewhat lactose intolerant, so dairy has to be kept to a minimum. Also, the acidity of most fruits makes fruit hard to eat as well. So, I have yet to really find a good way to eat things that do not make me feel poorly and healthy on a consistant basis. I am still trying to figure this all out. For the salt water, not only is the taste likely not attractive to many, I know it would tear up my stomach to have straight salt water. So it is easier to digest and absorb with food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljoeb Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 This does list a bunch of foods that may not be the healthiest. However, you can get lots of sodium by eating healthier things on the list. I eat Canadian Bacon for breakfast just about every day. 4 slices have 60 calories, very little fat, but about 1000 mg of sodium. I eat lots of pretzels and things like pickles and peppers. I love yellow peppers and they have gobs of sodium. Canned soups are good for lots of sodium, and there are numerous healthy varieties of those. Chinese food has lots of healthy alternatives that are loaded with Sodium. On top of that I salt everything.So, High Sodium, doesn't have to mean bad nutrition. Have a great weekend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljoeb Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I forgot to mention olives... black olives have a good amout of sodium too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 A cup of bouillon is the ticket for me. no fat no carbs 5 calories and 1100mg of sodium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljoeb Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hi Pat... bullion is great! You can cook it into your veggies too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I"m a fan of salsa. You can get "natural" varieties, and then either eat it straight, or put it on bread. Or sometimes, I'll cook veggies-- these days my favorite is, zuccini, boiled in a little water, with olive oil and LOTS of salt. Home made onion soup is good too. I can't do canned broth, because most have msg, but I first sautee onions till they're really brown, and then add water, cook, till the onions give the water flavor, and then lots of salt. You can then put some toast , and a little cheese on top. I find it's really hard to put too much salt in soup!(don't get the idea I do much cooking--as that would be false!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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