Molly Price saw a chance to get creative in the kitchen when she discovered she had to control her sodium intake to save her heart.
“I thought low-sodium meals would be bland, but they’re anything from that!” Molly has shares. Her path to heart health has been full of wonderful revelations showing that eating well does not have to be monotonous.
Beginning with fresh ingredients.
Reducing salt depends on choosing fresh, unadulterated foods, Molly underlines. She notes, “I create my own spice combinations.” Her regular mix calls for dry herbs like thyme and rosemary, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Her recipes are anything from boring thanks to her taste-buzz combos.
Recipes That Perfect
Molly’s Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken is among her favorite dishes. Before grilling, she marinated chicken breasts in olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlicky combination with rosemary. “The citrus truly makes the flavors pop,” she says. She combines this with a quinoa salad laden with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and olive oil drizzle.
Molly likes low-sodium vegetable stir-fry for a soothing dinner. She says, “I substitute a low-sodium tamari mix with a little balsamic vinegar for soy sauce.” This produces a lively, flavorful meal ideal over whole-grain noodles or brown rice.
Molly’s Suggestions
Molly exhorts people to play about with substances. “Don’t hesitate to try novel ideas,” she advises. She also advises perusing store labels. “Always read the fine print since even so-called healthy foods can be heavy in sodium.”
Her family has been motivated to choose better by her low-sodium path as well. Molly grins, “We feel better and we’re protecting our hearts—it’s a win-win.”