How good is a fresh-from-the-oven buttery golden cornbread? Just the thought of this moist light quickbread with a crispy buttery crust makes my mouth water. Old fashion cornbread makes chili and BBQ even better, and a little drizzle of honey turns it into a delectable snack or brunch item. Want old-fashioned Southern dressing? First you’ll need the cornbread! This version is perfect for anyone watching their sodium intake, so what are you waiting for? Let’s make some cornbread! * If you aren’t watching your sodium, you can simply use regular self-rising cornmeal, buttermilk and add salt to t ..read more

This low sodium tzatziki sauce tastes just like it’s from your favorite Greek restaurant but without all the the sodium. It’s super simple, takes just 5 minutes, and it doesn’t require any messy straining! Fresh ingredients keep this tzatziki light and full of traditional Greek flavors. You won’t be able to get enough! When you’re following a low sodium diet, gatherings and work parties where everyone brings a dish can be tricky. You want to take something you can eat without worrying about the sodium content, but you also want everyone to love it. Here is your perfect take-a-long! Making it ..read more

I love a great salad to accompany a meal, or as a mid-afternoon snack. Salads are easy and quick to throw together and there’s an endless variety of what you can make. This spinach salad features fresh strawberries and slivered almonds, topped with a sweet and tangy poppyseed dressing. It’s casual enough for a picnic or cookout, but gorgeous enough to serve on date night, or with a holiday meal. Ingredients for spinach strawberry salad Spinach – This queen of leafy greens is very nutrient-rich and considered a superfood for it’s health benefits. It contains carotenoids, vitamins C, K and E, fo ..read more

This light, creamy and healthy homemade poppyseed dressing is sweet with a touch of tangy and hint of savory. It pairs perfectly with your favorite salad greens, fruit and nuts. This version of poppyseed dressing has very low sodium with just 2.6 mg per 2 tablespoon serving. It has all the flavors you love in store bought bottles (and restaurants) but without added salt, artificial additives or preservatives. Here’s how to make it in just 5 minutes! What is poppy seed dressing made of? Is poppy seed dressing healthy? This easy recipe uses healthy ingredients that are easy to find. Extra virgin ..read more

This pasta dish is filling but light, and ready in less than 20 minutes start to finish. Simple ingredients come together for flavors so fresh and satisfying you’d never know that there is no added salt! You can find sodium content information just under the recipe. I adore a good classic shrimp scampi, but sometimes I want a lighter meal. Oh, butter, you do make the scampi delish! My favorite way to prepare and eat shrimp scampi is to cook the shrimp in a skillet, make extra “sauce” and serve over pasta. But then I just need a big nap. This dish has all the garlicky flavor and a bit of butte ..read more

You’ll love this low sodium spaghetti sauce! For those of us with sodium restrictions it’s hard to find a store bought low sodium sauce that really is truly low in sodium. This easy recipe uses familiar ingredients and is ready to eat in just 25 minutes. As quick and easy as this sauce is to make, the light but rich taste rivals the spaghetti sauce at your favorite authentic Italian restaurant! Sodium per serving: 16.6 mg. This no salt spaghetti sauce is not only richly flavored and delicious, it’s incredibly versatile. Of course it’s great over any type of pasta for a yummy, comforting veget ..read more

Hurray for chili! When the weather gets cold, nothing’s better than a big bowl of hot chili to warm you up! Absolutely brimming with traditional chili flavor, this low sodium turkey chili can go toe to toe with any salty beefy version out there. No lack of flavor here! Plus it’s easy to make and you’ll fall in love with the aromas filling your kitchen as it simmers stovetop. Just make sure you have a really big spoon! Okay, I realize that so many places are way colder than it is here right now, but as a lifelong Southern girl, I’ve got what we call “thin blood.” For the rest of the world, tha ..read more

Creamy, luscious mayonnaise. So many uses, so yummy! And so full of salt. 70+ mg per tablespoon? Nope! How about 4.3 mg, does that sound better? Then homemade mayonnaise to the rescue! It’s surprisingly quick and easy to make, and if you’re on a low sodium diet it’s a game changer. My fast, no-fail method takes just five minutes and uses only four ingredients. You can enjoy delicious creamy low sodium mayonnaise any time you want without compromising your health! You can easily double, half, triple the recipe to fit your needs. There are so many uses for mayonnaise, and not just as a sandwich ..read more

The earthy flavor of mushrooms is paired with the brightness of tender crisp asparagus in a side dish will steal the show. Rich, deep umami flavors develop quickly and balance perfectly with delightful freshness. This side dish looks and tastes impressive and will wow your dinner guests every time. But with very little prep and a quick cook time, it’s done in 30 minutes with hardly any effort. Shhhh…. no one needs to know, it can be our little secret! First though, I have a confession to make. I used to hate asparagus. I hated them for years. I hated the taste, I despised the texture and “mou ..read more