Pass the salt . and keep on passing it
Limiting salt (sodium) is important for controlling blood pressure, a complication of diabetes. Choose lower salt tinned goods and find ways to make your own recipes from staples you buy in jars or tins.
Recipe makeover
Make your own tomato sauce by sautéing some onion and garlic with herbs such as oregano, basil and dried parsley in a few drops of oil for a few minutes. Add diced canned tomatoes and simmer slowly over low heat for at least 30 minutes. To thicken, add a tablespoon or more of tomato paste.
Learn to use herbs and spices to add flavour
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme are classic herbs that you will savour. Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg will add a new taste to traditional dishes. Here are more flavour agents to add to your favourite dishes: garlic, ginger, cumin and tumeric – a few ways you can keep things tasty and limit the salt in your recipes.
Soup’s up
The Canadian Diabetes Association recommends making soups a part of your family’s healthy eating habits. There are an endless variety of recipes that offer excellent nutrition. Soups are easy and can be very inexpensive to prepare. By sticking to broth-based soups, you can load up on veggies and ensure your daily need is met, and by making your own, you can limit the sodium content.
Short of time to make your own soup? Here’s an easy solution, dilute the sodium in canned soups by using two cans of water and adding one can of leftover or frozen vegetables.
You can read more about making wise choices for prevention and management of diabetes online at www.diabetes.ca.
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