Emily Hughes changed to low-sodium cooking once she was diagnosed with high blood pressure. “I came to see I could still enjoy good food without all the salt,” she explains. These are her recipes suitable for beginners.
1. Chicken Roasted with herbs. Emily seasons chicken breasts with lemon, rosemary, and garlic. “Herbs are a terrific way to add taste without sodium,” she says. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 375°F.
2. Stir-fry from vegetables. “I employ coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce,” Emily says. For a fast, vibrant meal, sauté bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli with garlic and ginger.
3. Sweet Potato Tacos. Emily stuff roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a dollop of Greek yogurt into whole-grain tortillas. She comments, “It’s hearty and satisfying.”
4. Salad with Avocado and Cucumbers “This is my side of things,” Emily explains. She throws avocado, cucumbers, olive oil mixed with lemon juice.
Emily shows with these recipes that cutting salt does not equal sacrificing flavor. ” Experiment with spices; you will never miss the salt,” she counsels.
