topic Re: Salt in Recipes

Salt

kitty4me — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:08:35 GMT

Hello everyone! I have an issue with Salt I really like and miss it. It will be a Year September 24th that I had a H/A. I try really hard not to use Salt. I have been looking for and using blends that don't contain Salt. While they are good somethings you just need Salt like Tomatoes, and French Fries. I'm looking for a taste very close to Salt. Looking forward to recommendations.

Re: Salt

flbettyboop — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 18:24:18 GMT

Try a salt substitute. Morton has one but I tried NoSalt in the past. Use about half of what you use of regular salt.

Boop

Re: Salt

kitty4me — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:09:33 GMT

Thanks flbettyboop. Does it taste like Salt? I bought something on Sunday at Whole Foods called Nu Salt and it was dreadful.and back it went. Thanks I will look into what you suggested.

Re: Salt

momtochloe — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:33:03 GMT

I Googled this and there is a product called AlsoSalt that has their own website and lots of information plus it looks like they may send out sample packets.

I can't speak to the taste but it may be something you would like to look into.

HTH.

Re: Salt

novamc1 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:37:47 GMT

Unless you have to totally avoid sodium in any of its forms,(which seems a little extreme because it occurs naturally and unavoidably in foods), you might want to investigate the relative sodium amounts in different types of salt.

I'm not well-versed in this, but I am aware that some types-- such as sea salt, Kosher salt, Himalayan salt-- might have less sodium content-relative-to-flavor than Morton's table salt. Other types of salt are available, too---pink salt, for one. I'm sure you can find some info about this on the internet. Or perhaps others know something they can add to this shot in the dark.

Good luck and best of health to you!

Re: Salt

kitty4me — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:51:40 GMT

Where can I find the No Salt? Is it by Morton?

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Zhills — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:47:04 GMT

I was going to suggest that also. I use pink Himalayan salt and find that I use very little. It is "saltier" and you just don't use as much to get the right taste.

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Gemspirit — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:58:21 GMT

There is a company that has a shop in a town near me. They make up custom spice blends that would give you the taste of salt. I don't know if I can mention the company w/o the mods proofing me. Wish we could pm one another!Also~have you asked your doc if a sprinkle of finely ground sea salt would be ok as an occasional thing? Iodised salt really isn't good for anyone!

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novamc1 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:27:43 GMT

Iodine is an essential dietary component. It's hard to get from the food supply, particularly among populations that don't have access to or eat much ocean-sourced seafood.

That's why it was required as an additive to salt many many decades ago.......it was a public health measure. Failure to obtain the small amount of iodine that humans need can lead to serious thyroid and other health problems.

Salt without iodine, of course, is readily available, too.

And one thing I forgot to suggest to the OP was that adding a small amount of salt to something as rich in potassium as potatoes might not hurt much. Salt and potassium ideally should achieve some sort of balance in our body's cells--one causes fluid to be retained in cells and the other facilitates the release.. Foods high in potassium such as potatoes, bananas and other types just might allow the use of a little salt without triggering heart or blood pressure problems. I say "MIGHT.....a nutritionist might be a good source of help when an MD (not specifically trained in nutrition) is advising complete salt avoidance.

Personally, I can't imagine enjoying food without a little salt added for seasoning.

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PamfromCT — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:43:13 GMT

I monitor my salt intake and have for years. Rather than a salt substitute, I just love the blends of spices produced by Penzeys spices. You can find them on the Internet, and I would suggest you send for a catalog. They sell all sorts of spices, spice blends with salt, and others without salt. The saltless blends are great. They do have some stores, but will gladly ship to you. Last time I ordered there was free shipping for $25 or more, and my shipment included a small bottle of seasoned pepper and a very pretty mug as free gifts. How can you beat that?

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novamc1 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:59:59 GMT

If eating lots of these foods allows the use of a little more salt in the diet, I say "go for it!".

Foods rich in potassium include orange juice, potatoes, bananas, avocados, cantaloupes, tomatoes, broccoli, soybeans, brown rice, garlic and apricots, although it is also abundant in most fruits, vegetables and meats.

Re: Salt

ID2 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:45:46 GMT

@kitty4me wrote:
Hello everyone! I have an issue with Salt I really like and miss it. It will be a Year September 24th that I had a H/A. I try really hard not to use Salt. I have been looking for and using blends that don't contain Salt. While they are good somethings you just need Salt like Tomatoes, and French Fries. I'm looking for a taste very close to Salt. Looking forward to recommendations.

Why do you need salt? I gave up all added sodium 34 years ago when I developed hbp during my first pregnancy. I never went back to cooking with sodium. I can't stand the taste of salt now! Everything tastes too salty to me! I raised my family totally sodium free. I'm an expert at adjusting recipes to my taste. Salt is an acquired taste, the more you have the more you want.

Re: Salt

flbettyboop — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:47:55 GMT

No salt is at Walmart. Just "DO NOT USE" the same amount as regular salt. Use about half you usually use. My dad tried it and used the same amount and he said it was bitter.

Boop

Re: Salt

beckyb1012 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:44:53 GMT

I use Mrs. Dash and just a lot more pepper products for spice to kick up foods.