The BEST Low Sodium Foods At The Grocery Store...And What To Avoid!
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If you are on a low sodium diet, here are the best and healthiest things to buy at the grocery store. Many people have asked me to talk about low sodium foods because they have high blood pressure and need a special diet, well this one is for you! It's not just about finding foods that are low in sodium, it's about looking at the other ingredients to make sure they are high quality too. Mad love..Bobby, Dessi, Rose, and Art! XOXO
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In my case low sodium helps with my weight, energy and overall health. Been combining low sodium and Keto. Lost 21lbs. so far. Thank God for this channel. It has really educated me.
Actually sodium is needed during true keto diet because your body will be low in minerals, having you feeling sluggish
When looking at tomato sauce or tomatoes look for no salt added or use tomato paste for lower salt amounts
@@pinkisforpimps I seem to be salt intolerant now and I have a belly, I store it there. So I may have sodium retention.
@@pinkisforpimps Not for everyone. You HAVE to cut back on sodium if you are diagnosed with hypertension like me. A few days ago, I was sent to the ER when I went to a doctor about lower back pain, because my blood pressure was DANGEROUSLY high, "at stroke level" the doctor said. So I am cutting out foods that have added salt, taking blood pressure meds and a TMG supplement (known to help manage blood pressure). Now my numbers are coming down! You really should not be adding extra sodium to your food if you have high blood pressure, because it can cause a stroke or heart attack. So whether you can add salt to your food, or eat pre-salted foods, depends what your blood pressure is. Everyone does not have the same needs.
Some people can't have salt because of water retention like heart failure. Pink or any salt is no good. Then stick to no salt
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Yea it’s no salt for me
U R RIGHT ! I left a comment at the top to U so NO ONE will miss it. Some of us with heart disease have to stay as low as low as possible w sodium. We definitely can NOT add any kind of salt :/
Yes, sea salt And Himalayan salt still contain more sodium chloride in one teaspoon than a person with heart or kidney disease should eat in a day. No added salt od any kind for me. I stay below 2000 mg / day.
Every since one of my patients introduced me to your site, (with questions about bottle water), I have been interested in hearing what you have to say about the food we eat. Based on your subscriber base, I assume you represent the view of many people looking to improve the quality of their diets. Even though I may not always agree with everything you say, it’s a free country and you can say what you want, as long as it doesn’t do any harm. An example would be the bottled water segment that I first commented on. In my professional opinion, the information you provided was based on junk science, but did no harm. On the positive side, I do agree with many of your ideas, especially when it comes to highly processed foods and sugars. This salt segment however, is another story. Here much of the information you provide is not only wrong, but potentially dangerous. In particular, at 14:00 and 16:29 you claim that Himalayan, or Celtic salts won’t spike blood pressure. This statement has absolutely no basis in fact and is 100% wrong! Sodium Chloride (salt), in any form will spike BP in susceptible patients. By making such a statement you are coming dangerously close to providing medical advice and potentially harming patients who have been advised by their doctors to avoid salt. These would include those with kidney and cardiac problems, among others. As far as BP is concerned, salt, is salt. It doesn’t matter if it’s iodized table salt, (which by the way is essential in many parts of the world), kosher salt, or some exotic sea salt. All table salt is contains roughly 39% sodium and 61% chloride, by weight. Generally speaking, a gram of kosher salt will have the same amount of sodium as a gram of sea salt. The trace amounts of minerals, and potassium found in so called “sea salt” are insignificant in terms of a salt’s sodium content and has no protective effect on BP. Before you make such unfounded statements in the future, where you could potentially do harm to someone, I would suggest that you do a bit of self-study and / or consult with credentialed medical professionals. Try to avoid conformation bias. Becoming a Google expert is not a substitute for sound medical, or nutritional education. There is a reason that MD’s, RN’s and RD’s require many years of study and licensure before providing advice. I’m obviously not saying you need to go that far, but a bit of formal nutritional education might not hurt!
Well said. I take care of my mother who has copd, heart failure & diabetes & all 4 of her doctors got together to decide that she needs to keep her sodium intake below 1,000mg daily. She's on strong diuretics & eating some of the things mentioned in this vid would be very dangerous to her health. I've learned a lot the last few yrs just talking with her doctors & a nutritionist & most ppl should just do that bc you'll get much better advice
Couldn't agree more. It's dangerous to lead people to believe that Himalayan Pink Salt has a different sodium and chloride ratio than that of other types of salt. Salt is SALT. If your doctors tell you to take a certain amount of it per day, then just do it irregardless of it being Kosher, Sea Salt, Iodized Salt, Rock Salt, or Himalayan Pink Salt. Don't get me wrong, his contents are pretty insightful and fascinating but there are just these instances that I wouldn't agree with. It is pretty dangerous if people would believe the statement about a "healthier" salt.
@@rosettego6376 As a physician, it’s pretty clear to me that Bobby doesn’t really understand the science, or lack thereof behind many of his claims. It one thing to quote something you read on the internet, but quite another thing to really understand the science behind it. His claims about salt are just one example.
Jay, I admire how you challenge Bobby's information. Thank you, I read and appreciated all your points. I will like to add my 2 cents... Back in May of 2021, I had a heart attack and ended up with a double bypass surgery. I am so fortunate to be alive and doing well. Since my surgery, I have read many books and seek re-education in nutrition for holistic health. Salt and sugar are the two most dangerous consumption we humans over indulge for obvious reasons ie, is in everything we eat, most Americans consumed too much daily. I have reduce my sodium to 1.5 grams a day per my Dr recommendation. I feel better and even my Rheumatoid arthritis it's been controlled to very minimum attacks. I agree with you that providing much valuable education is highly important.
I’m a doc as well and was highly skeptical hearing this. I was going to search for some reputable studies supporting his opinion but I highly doubt I’ll find any.
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Thanks for this video. My cardiologist recently put me on a low sodium diet, 1800-2000 mgs/day (the daily max for others is 2300 which is 1 tsp of salt), due to a mild bout of congestive heart failure. It's rough grocery shopping and reading all the labels. Plus you have to plan out meals in advance or you just may go overboard by dinner. My cardiologist told me salt is salt, sea, kosher, they all have sodium. Also, going low sodium you should have your potassium levels checked.
Low sodium is just as bad as high sodium
Pink salt
What about the no salt brand? It’s 0mg sodium
My grandma just got put on a 3000mg sodium diet and 64oz fluid diet due to Congestive HeartFailure we mainly get a lot of our food from Kroger’s. All this is new to us do you know any meals we can buy that won’t go over her diet that she could eat ever day? She really wants to go by this diet but we don’t know exactly what to get
@@cory8777 It most likely has a potassium added to it which isn't great for you either. If you have kidney issues it can overwork them.....meaning sometimes the kidney can't filter it out and your body stores it. I purchased all kinds and had to get rid of all of them because they were causing more harm to my brothers health. This sounds crazy but adding lime to some food actually tricks you into thinking you added salt. I didn't believe it until I tried it. Sorry, didn't mean to drone on and on.
How often do you go without eating? I only ask, because disabled people, like me, who live on an extremely low budget, cannot afford $5 for half a loaf of bread. Healthy=Expensive in my experience, but I am one of the people who needs to be eating healthy. Could you please do a video focusing on a food budget of under $200 per month?
Everything is so expensive now…
I never considered the oil quality & hidden pesticides in food before watching your videos--Thank you for educating me❣
I know a lot of unhealthy vegans, now you know why, glad you discovered Bobby, share the knowledge if people will listen.
Me either I’ve been binge watching him for the last 3 days every change I get
@@eyeswideshut2800 every vegan is unhealthy
@@EpicGamer440 what an idiotic statement.
If you have high blood pressure you should not be using salt in your cooking period. There is no good salt when you have hbp. When you're counting sodium it adds up quickly if you take everything into consideration. Yes, it's bland, but it's better than stroking out.
amen amen amen
Thank you, I have been watching for a couple of months, and love Rosie. I am on a low sodium diet, and have used some of the items you mentioned today. Appreciate you, Art and your family.
“High Quality Salts” still trigger blood pressure since it is still sodium.
Sea salt better than kosher salt
But your body requires real sodium not that white table crap
Using "high quality salt" + monitoring your intake = less of a chance to spike your blood pressure
Please don't be a downer. People know that. If you are not a doctor shut your trap !!!
What do high quality salts (salt = NACL) have added that make the, more acceptable
Love all your content! Thank you for giving us so much information in every video!!
Thank you for taking the time to make this. Your videos have helped me take better care of myself and my family. ❤️
Finally! We need this info! Thank u flavcity 👍
Thanks for this video. I’m a long time sub and have learned so much from you. I appreciate the way you repeat in all videos why a certain oil is bad for us. When I hear it 10 times I start to really remember. Also I hear your voice in my head when I shop “that spikes your blood sugar”. LOL. Your fan from Northern CA.
Thank you for all you do. I've changed my food choices by watching your videos. Every little bit helps. Take care.
❤️ the morning videos on the weekend!
Thanks so much Bobby for such good information!😊
I have high blood pressure I appreciate this video.Im a huge fan period!
The only way I found that keeps my sodium levels down is to eat one meal a day with an occasional low sodium snack during the week. That way the one meal I allow myself per day can have some actual flavor. I also make sure my meals are 20-24 hours apart to allow my body time to release the sodium from the previous day. My daily meal is dinner and on most days I try not to exceed 500 -750 mg per meal on most days. I will allow for up to 1000 mg but not often. Sat. or Sun. I will splurge on my favorite fast food but during the week I try to cook my own meals. Along with limiting sugary drinks, eating like this has kept my weight down for about 10 years now.
Wow that's good. I've gone to 1500 I may try 1000 will ck with doc.
YAY!!!!!! Thank you!!!! Been waiting for this 😍😍😍
Heart failure patient here and it's tough!
Thank you sooo much for posting and including us low sodium folks. I also found a Yoplait Yogurt with few ingredients and only 20 mg of sodium per serving. It’s hard to find but it’s good. It only comes in Plain and it’s called YQ Protein. I’m actually going to try and make my own, which I do a lot of now, but this is a good go-to otherwise. I don’t know if Bobby would approve, lol, but it’s good stuff 👍
love this video , because I have high blood pressure this has given me many choices to look for at the grocery store thanks bobby your videos are excellent and super helpful 👍😊
Great job, I am becoming more aware of my sodium intake because of hypertension. Thanks for the info.
Salt is good for you, kzhead.info/sun/ZspxhqWDZH1ndGg/bejne.html
Sorry Bobby, salt is salt regardless of the source. All those fancy salts don't have a milligram less of sodium chloride than ordinary table salt. They ALL affect blood pressure. Some people are simply more resistant to salt than other folks. But considering that 74 to 82 Percent (depending on which study you believe) of all people over the age of 65 have high blood pressure salt over time pretty much affects everyone.
Thank you for the tip about choosing salts 😊
Would love to see a cookbook for baking from Desi❤️. I have enjoyed all the baked goods in your current book!!
Keep it coming Bobby I thought u was doing only sugar so glad you talking about the salt 🧂 too I have high blood pressure and stage three kidney disease 😜 thank you for all the information is very helpful God bless you and your family and friends 😬🥰
Thanks for doing this video FlavCity
I'm 44 and been training/working out for the last 24 yrs and I suffer from HBP. Both my parents have it and families as well. I was doomed to have it no matter what. This video helps me A LOT so thank you!
@Cyndi Rothrock Ive been exercising most of my life. Eating has been a challenge as I've grown older. I've been practicing a lot of portion control and fasting to lower my weight. My doctor recently said I should work on lowering my LDL a little from my blood work. I know the half and half with my coffee will be the next thing I work on letting go. This is all a work in progress.
So glad you did this video and gave me ideas and insights into what's involved. Just got told by Dr. to go low sodium.
Thank you for your content!
Thank you for sharing all your 📹s it helps me rethink food intirerly different outcome 😃
Well your video was so informing I am definitely going to subscribe and take your advice and start shopping a lot better thank you so very much
Wow I love what you do,I'm also doing the diabetic and low sodium diet.Great job👍
Thank u needed this weekend info ❤
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 mg a day and moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. The average american consumes 3,400 mg . All salts are essentially sodium-chloride. Himalayan salt is 95 to 98% sodium chloride. The trace minerals are insignificant at 2% so are unlikely to provide you with any health benefits whatsoever. Table salt is a major dietary source of iodine, so if you're using pink Himalayan salt, you will need to get iodine from other foods. Not getting enough iodine in your diet can lead to problems with your thyroid and developmental disabilities. That is why in the 1920 it was added to salt. That said, I do appreciate that you are listening to your subscribers and their concerns. Please continue to note the sodium in the products that you discuss in future videos.
This is definitely true but remember, there are other people who consume TOO much iodine, and that can also lead to thyroid disabilities. The key is moderation and knowing your own personal levels so you can know whether to reduce, maintain or increase your iodine intake levels.
buy some organic peas or beans and veggies and make your own soup.. no sodium..
I agree! I made a big pot of my own today!
This was great information, thank you for making this video. I’m a new subscriber 😊
Thanks for the tip. Very good tip on all the groceries
Thank you for sharing keep up the good work
Thank you for all the useful information!
Thank you , am glad i found your channel 😊i will tey amy’s brand for sure .
I used to use sea salt, Cornish as I live in Devon, England, neighbouring county. Unfortunately there is now plastic found in sea salt. Himalayan is the only way I go now. Thank you for your good knowledge, I'm now reading the ingredients, fully.
You've been a great help.....Thank you so much
Thanks for all your hard work Bobby. My family really enjoys your videos. My dad thought you were 30 years old. 😀
Wait he not under 30
So happy with your utubes blessings and love
Mad love from NYC love your Channel 👍
Great video. Thank you very much for the healthy tips!!!!!!
Thank you for talking about low sodium options! I am on a strict low sodium diet due to a medical condition (Meniere's Disease). A spike in sodium for me can cause a drop attack or days of unrelenting vertigo.
Great advice, it’s always useful to learn more about low sodium foods
Thank you for the information! I'm cooking low sodium foods for my wife with kidney disease. I've learned from you much!🙏
How do you adjust Korean recipes? I buy the low sodium tamari because I am gf. My brother has esrd/kidney failure and heart failure....but we love our Korean food. Just curious if you have any suggestions. Also, watch potassium and phosphorus levels in foods because if your kidney isn't functioning correctly then they can build up in the body, I wish we were told this earlier.
Great video bro. Headed to Whole Foods now!!
Still have to watch for potassium when the label says no sodium because usually it replaces sodium with quite large amount of potassium and it can be harmful for some people with health concerns
Great video. You guys are the best!!!!
Yea!!!! Finally!!! Ty
I just wanna shoutout to the person who’s behind the pun-tastic prints on your shirts one word: genius!!! Well done ☺️
The Fodmap diet brings your blood pressure down too. Under Fodmap, your aim is to eliminate certain sugars from your diet that may be causing indigestion. For example the sugar found in the stems of broccoli can cause extreme gas in some people. An unanticipated benefit of the diet is lower blood pressure. It happened to me.
I need to check my local grocery store which foods are low sodium or not love your stories and food made me hungry as always love your hauls videos sooooooooo much drooling over my samsung galaxy j4 love you dad and stories always brighten up my day love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya
Thanks Bobby for doing a video on this topic. I do have high blood pressure and I need to know what foods and spices I can use. My only question is can I use the 365 sea salt? Also I plan on getting some Amy products. Kisses to you Art😘
No! No salt in any form is bad for us with hbp. If it does contain sodium(which everything does)look for the smallest amount ie 30mg&below.
Good morning Bobby, I usually use Maldon salt will you consider also a good salt?
I would love to see a cooking video on ways to flavor food on a low to no sodium diet. I use a lot of citrus fruit and even though spicy can spike bp I use peppers. They dont seem to spike my bp but it may for other people. What works for myself to lower bp I drink a lot of hibiscus tea and eat oatmeal with banana and dark berries. High potassium foods .. chia seeds.. drink lots of water and keep stress down.
If on a low sodium diet you would not cook with any, I repeat would not cook with any added salt. Use herbs and other no salt seasonings! You will not miss the salt, because you are tasting the real flavor of food.
I've been trying to do low sodium and I found a dryer apple cinnamon snack at a store on Texas called HEB. The name on the package is Bare. The ingredients are apple and cinnamon. That's it. They are really good.
on his comment about pink salt- kidney.org.au/cms_uploads/docs/salt-and-your-kidneys-fact-sheet--kidney-health-australia.pdf ----- Common salt myths Some salts are advertised as having special health benefits from the minerals they contain. These include sea salt and Himalayan salt. These salts contain as much sodium as regular salt. The amounts of minerals present in these salts very small, and can be easily found in a wide range of other healthy foods.
I was looking for Himalayn pink salt that I could shake out of the salt shaker container when I came across Himalalyan Reduced Sodium Pink Salt Mix which has ingredients Himalayan Pink Salt, Potassium Chloried, Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Magnesium Carbonate. Is the reduced soidum pink salt ok with all these chemicals or should i just use the Himalayan Pink Salt with the grinder.
I really needed to see this. Going to chuck my iodized table salt. TFS!
Thanks. Love all the info. New follower here.
Sodium is so hard to avoid. This info is very welcome
Hey there amazing family... The Ezekiel sprouted bread you showed contains organic wheat gluten. Does that not affect someone who has gluten issues?
My husband has heart failure so this is up my alley. Thanks👏✌👍
I would love for you guys to do a video on what pregnant women should be eating after the first trimester and more baby super food videos with recipes. I’m going to be a first time dad!! MADD loveeee
Thank you for this
Thanks for showing low salt items.. I have kidney disease and this was very helpful ❤
Hi Bobby! I wanted you to tell us more about the importance of ‘iodine’ in our diets. Heard it’s more available in and can be found in ‘iodine salt’. Are they the only reasonable options?
THANK YOU.
Frozen vegetables are very often completely free of ANY added salt. These are so much better than most any canned vegetables, except for Hunt's No Sodium Added tomato line and Eden canned beans.
Hello, u think u could do a video on frozen waffles and other breakfast items?
Love the video thank you
Hey there so you two do such an awesome job in informing us, how the quality of our food makes an impact on our bodies..well can you two make a video discussing your own diets and health and when and why you passion for "high quality" food, haha, grew and how is changed your lifestyle
Love your videos!
Bobby how do you feel about the Himalayan pink salt you can get from Costco for ppl watching their blood pressure?
I subscribed. Ty for this!
I went to Trader Joe's looking for the Amy's dinner , and then Fareway , i'll try Hyvee and Wal mart next. Thank you for the info
Once you open the Ezekiel bread do you then refreeze it? When it comes to added sugar in a product when it lists the sugar and then additional Sugar. Which is the total amount: the first listed or the added sugar ?
Thanks for your help with everything. Regarding salt: what about IODINE? Do we need it, or not, should salt have it?
Of course you need it. Get a potassium iodine supplement or kelp shaker to sprinkle on food
Hey guys, #Flavcityfam ✌🏼❤️. I do love Amy’s, when I don’t have time to make lunch for work, I grab some Amy’s! There’s still enough can foods here but people do love their TP! It’s pure madness!🧻🧻 Stay safe & healthy guys. 💟☮️ love to Desi & Rose and of course #UncleFaturo 👱🏻♂️📹👀
Thank you!
2:15 The Seinfeld Quote was the BEST. The Best Bobby, the Best!!!
Great video...TFS!!!!!
Just found your channel. Good stuff!
Thank you. Very useful video.
Does tap water contain sodium? I know in my area the water from our river eventually ends up in our spigot. Does the processing of the water (to clean it) contain sodium? Should I use filtered water to, for example, boil foods?
Where do you get your "salt" information?
what about Redmond salt ? i use that...Great video really learned alot...
Very useful information
I am now addicted to those Himalayan sea salt kettle chips! (I moderation of course) thanks to your videos! Lol!
Redmonds real salt is great and the book the salt fix is great
Regarding pink Himalayan salt, does soley using only this salt not cause Iodine Defficieny?? Because pink salt is low to nill in iodine content. Dont u need an iodine rich salt???
I am on a not intense BP med, but I still want to get off it. I have a consultation with my doctor in 5 weeks. You can bet I'm going to be on serious salt patrol until then. This video was a great place to start!