Diet Blog May Archive

Some people are prescribed to lower their sodium intake. SO here is a plan that will help you achieve what your physicians or dietitians have told you. But remember, this is a low-sodium plan and not no-sodium, if you are prescribed to take down sodium completely, this plan is not for you.

Breakfast

• Cereals (optional with fruit) , cheese, milk and toast

• Burger/Grilled chicken and vegetable salad

• Turkey/Tuna sandwich, fruit juice, fresh fruits

• Buns with butter or fresh citrus fruits

The plan is good for you if:

• You are aware that you have hypertension
• You want to avoid having hypertension
• You want to lower your blood pressure
• You want to reduce sodium but retain normal carbo intake

Plan Description This plan is basically recommended for those people who has hypertension or for those who wants to avoid or lower the risk of having hypertension. It is also recommended for those who wants to lower their blood pressure. This is balanced plan that will give you lower sodium and normal carbohydrate intakes.

Breakfast

• Corn bran cereals, roasted almonds, non-fat milks, wheat bread
Lunch
• Smoked/Raw/Salad fish or sushi, bran flakes, citrus fruits, carrot juice
Dinner
• Beef with whole wheat pasta, spinach, fruits, muffins
Snacks
• Dried apricots, prunes or raisins, berries and nuts.

The plan is best for you:

• If you are below the 25 grams fiber consumption per day.
• If you are having constant intestinal problems.
• If you want to gain the weight loss effects of fiber rich foods.

The plan is not good for you:

• If you are not fond of eating fruits and vegetables.
• If you want frequent but smaller meals.
• If you are looking for a low carbohydrate plan. (Most fiber rich foods are also high in carbo)

This plan will help you achieve the recommended 25 grams of fiber a day. The dietary fiber you will be gaining from this plan is very effective in maintaining your good health and also good for your diet and weight loosing plans.