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So what is the scoop on salt? Is sea salt better than regular salt? Well….there is not much of a difference in the salt world. I have table salt, Kosher salt and some sea salt at my house. All gets used but only occasionally. The difference is in the processing, texture and maybe the taste. Kosher salt and sea salt are the closest, both having larger crystals. And the big difference between Kosher, sea salt and table salt is the grain size.
The primary ingredient in all three is sodium chloride. All three of these salt choices can impact blood pressure. The guidelines suggest that sodium intake is less than 2300 mg per day. If you are older than 51 (yeah that’s right), African- American or have high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease the guidelines suggest 1500 mg per day. So which one should I choose? They all contain about the same amount of sodium. Let your taste buds or maybe your eyes choose. Sometimes I use a small amount of Kosher or sea salt on my roasted veggies right before I serve them so it looks like there is a lot of salt.
Look for recipes with strong flavors where you don’t realize you are taking in less salt. You can add more turmeric to this recipe if it suits your taste buds!
Arroz con Pollo
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Preparation:
Nutrition Information: 277 calories, 3.5 gms fat, 66 mg chol, 125 mg sodium, 31 gms protein
Recipe Source: American Heart Association 3rd edition Low Salt Cookbook
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This is another in a weekly series of healthy recipes from Kay MacInnis, registered dietitian at Providence Health in Columbia, S.C.
Kay promotes health and wellness, helping cardiac and diabetes patients eat their way to healthier lives. She works in consultation with the trained chefs at Providence, combining her nutrition knowledge with their food prep know-how to create delicious, healthy dishes for patients and the public. She also conducts a number of health and wellness events for the public, including the monthly Providence Cooks! classes.
"She doesn't just give you the fish, she teaches you how to cook it."
– a Kay MacInnis fan and Providence Cooks! regular.