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Eat to your heart's content
- Apples
- Apricots
- Asparagus
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Cantaloupe
- Chicken
- Cottage cheese (lowfat)
- Figs
- Grapefruit
- Milk (skim or lowfat)
- Nuts (unsalted)
- Oranges
- Pineapple (fresh)
- Potatoes
- Prunes
- Raisins
- Tomatoes
- Tuna (packed in water)
- Turkey
- Watermelon
Enjoy In Moderation
- Bread
- Cereals
- Mozzarella cheese
- Ricotta cheese (and other low-salt cheeses)
- Graham crackers (and any other lowsalt/low-fat crackers)
- Eggs (and egg substitutes)
- Beef
- Pork
- Canned fruit
- Fruit juices (frozen, fresh, or canned)
- Lamb
- Lima and other beans (frozen)
Avoid (or Eat Rarely)
- Bacon
- Baked beans with pork
- Canned soups and vegetables
- Bouillon cubes
- Ketchup
- Seasoned salt
- Smoked fish/meats
- Olives Pickles
- Salty snack foods
- Processed meats
- Sauerkraut
- Sausage
- Soy sauce
- TV dinners (unless the label says low salt)
Substitutes for Salt
You'll be surprised how delicious your foods can be when you liven them up with herbs and spices. For example use garlic (but never garlic salt), peppers, chives, cinnamon, chili powder, curry, caraway, cloves, ginger, mustard (dry only) mint, sage, tarragon .... And don't forget lemon juice and vinegar!
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