Low Sodium Diet A low sodium diet is a diet that includes no more than 1,500 to 2,400 mgs of sodium per day.
(As an example1 teaspoon of salt = approx. 2,300 mg sodium.) People who follow a vigorous or moderate exercise schedule are usually advised to limit their sodium intake to 3,000 mg per day and those with moderate to severe liver disease are usually advised to limit their sodium intake to 2,000 mg per day. The human requirement for sodium in the diet is about 69 mg per day, which is typically less than one-tenth as much as many diets "seasoned to taste". For certain people with salt-sensitive blood pressure, this extra intake may cause a negative effect on health. Sodium sources Sodium occurs naturaly in most foods. The most common form of sodium is sodium chloride, which is table salt. Milk, beets, and celery also naturally contain sodium, as does drinking water, although the amount varies depending on the source. Sodium is also added to various food products. Some of these added forms are mono sodium glutamate, sodium nitrite, sodium saccharin, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and sodium benzoate. These are ingredients in condiments and seasonings such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, and bouillon cubes. Processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, and ham, and canned soups and vegetables are all examples of foods that contain added sodium. Fast foods are generally very high in sodium. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_sodium_diet Also if you smoke you should be aware that cigarettes contain sodium. So does smokeless tobacco. depending on the brand 200mg to 1200mg per pouch. What to do Keep a food diary. Write down every thing and I mean everything Cut out processed foods ( cured meats, chips , frozen dinners & fast foods) Read labels ( double check low sodium claims) Put away the salt shaker at home. Use spices such as pepper , cayenne , lemon , and garlic Cook fresh vegetables instead of canned Avoid softened water for cooking and drinking since it contains added salt Avoid medications which contain sodium such as alka seltzer and bromo seltzer. Avoid sport drinks When I first started I put 1 teaspoon of salt in a small dish and that's what I used for the day ( Once it was gone it was gone.) If you are making a sandwich you must count the sodium in the bread , meat , Mayo and anything else you put on it. Ask your Dr. for a referral to a dietitian | Diabetic Diet
If you have diabetes, your body cannot make or properly use insulin. This leads to high blood glucose, or sugar, levels in your blood. Healthy eating helps to reduce your blood sugar. It is a critical part of managing your diabetes, because controlling your blood sugar can prevent the complications of diabetes.One complication of diabetes is Fatty Liver Disease . Not controlling your sugar will cause further damage to your liver.
Healthy diabetic eating includes
I am diabetic and I use a insulin Pump to help control my sugar. There are many web sites available that have low carb, recipes. Please see the links section for some of my favorites. |