According to a new survey, 71% of Americans still don’t know the recommended daily amount of salt intake, with the average American consuming nearly double the suggested amount of salt per day, far more than the recommended daily intake of 2,300 milligrams (about one teaspoon), which is equivalent to about 7.6 pounds of salt per year. I (Shana) am completely guilty of using too much salt in the past. In fact 6 years ago that statistic would have been true for me. However when I got married to my wonderful husband he had a cabinet full of Mrs. Dash and introduced me to this great product! So I was thrilled when Mrs. Dash asked me to do a product review for them and asked me to post some great tips to help us all reduce our salt intake! They also have this great tool on facebook an application that will give you 23 great recipes! I also love the Mrs. Dash web-site you can learn more about all their products and find tons of recipes even step by step cooking videos.
Food Network’s Robin Miller (“Quick Fix Meals”) who is working with Mrs. Dash has provided practical tips for lowering sodium intake without sacrificing flavor:
Sauce Swap: Instead of prepared sauces, make your own. In a blender, combine roasted red peppers (home-made!), balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic, fresh parsley or basil, olive oil, and ground black pepper. Puree until smooth. Add water until you reach the desired consistency. The same sauce can be made with rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes. Thick sauces can be used over chicken, fish, pork, steak, and vegetables. Thinner sauces can be used in pasta and rice dishes.
Better Broth: Make home-made broths with the liquid from rehydrated wild mushrooms such as porcini and shiitake. Soak 1 ounce of dried mushrooms in 1 cup of very hot water for at least 20 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve to remove any debris and use the broth and mushrooms in your favorite dishes that call for chicken or beef stock (soups, stews, sauces).
Pantry Raid: Keep a hearty stash of salt-free seasoning blends such as Mrs. Dash. Grab these instead of salt to truly enhance the flavor of sweet and savory dishes. For example, nutmeg brings out the cheese flavor in dishes made with cheese (casseroles, egg dishes, etc.). Cardamom, cumin, curry, and cinnamon add warmth and depth. Oregano, marjoram, bay leaves, and garlic add robust flavor to Italian, Spanish and Greek dishes. Sage and tarragon add a wonderful floral quality to meat, fish and vegetable recipes. Start experimenting (when first starting, read the labels – they often highlight the ideal food “partners” for the particular herb or spice).
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