Welcome to Low-Sodium Life Hacks!

We know that being told you need to go on a low-sodium diet can sound like the hardest thing to do, especially when you realize that everything you are used to eating is extremely high in sodium. We are here to show that you that it will be okay, there is hope! There are lots of options out there! You just have to know where to look, and we can guide you in that direction. Be assured that you can lower your sodium and still enjoy what you’re eating.

Reducing sodium intake can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of strokes, heart disease, kidney disease, hypertension and help with weight loss. However, it can be easier said than done. Sodium is in everything!  (Not just in the salt shaker).

American Heart Association recommends “no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day and moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults.” Sodium levels can be found on nutrition labels or nutritional menus for many chain restaurants, but trying to navigate these numbers can be difficult if you are new to it all.

Hello, my name is Crystal and I’ve been living a low-sodium lifestyle for almost five years because of a medical condition called nephrosis which can cause edema. I was put on a low-sodium diet to help with edema or swelling I was having. I was lucky enough to have a mother who was already on a low-sodium diet and knew a ton about eating low-sodium. She helped point me in the direction of low-sodium products, recipes and so much more and having this information and guidance made all the difference. My mother had congested heart-failure and since her diagnosis, she completely changed her diet and made a full recovery and has been in remission for years now. I know how hard it is to find information out there when you’re just starting your low-sodium journey. This website is for you beginners as well as those of you, who been eating low-sodium for a while.

Here, you’ll find tips and tricks on calculating your sodium in-take and how to reduce your sodium intake significantly with just a few tweaks. We’ll teach you how to adapt a normal recipe into a low-sodium recipe and share a few of our favorites as well as point you in the direction of products that are great low-sodium options.

Good luck on your low-sodium journey!

Disclaimer: You may have restrictions other than sodium and some tips and tricks or suggestions may not be good for you. Please consult with your doctor if you have questions about your own diet/health.