Low Sodium Cookbook for Beginners - by Andy de Santis (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Ease into a low sodium diet with 100 recipes and a 4-week meal plan for cooking well at home

If you've recently switched to a low sodium diet to improve your health, learning how to properly eat, shop, and cook without sacrificing taste can seem overwhelming. Low Sodium Cookbook for Beginners will make the journey easier with a 4-week meal plan and 100 easy-to-follow recipes that put flavor at the forefront.

This low sodium cookbook helps you keep track of your sodium intake, learn to replace common high-sodium foods with healthier alternatives, and learn how to prepare low sodium meals you'll actually enjoy.

Low Sodium Cookbook for Beginners helps you:

• Practice low-sodium habits-Find tips for how to watch what you eat at restaurants, choose your condiments wisely, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, decipher food labels, and be cautious with canned goods.
• Phased-down sodium intake-This low sodium cookbook will allow your taste buds to adjust to your new healthy diet with a meal plan that reduces sodium week by week.
• Comprehensive diet advice-Get a handle on comorbidities like kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease with nutritional calculations that account for potassium, carbs, saturated fat, and protein levels.

Low Sodium Cookbook for Beginners shows you how delicious it can be to live a low sodium life.

Review Quotes

"In Andy's latest book, Low-Sodium Cookbook for Beginners, he outlines how to follow a heart-healthy diet in an approachable and fun way. He includes the role of sodium in the diet, easy ways to reduce the sodium in your diet without sacrificing flavor, and how to grocery shop and set up a heart-healthy meal plan. The recipes are stellar, with my favorites being the Orange and Avocado Salad, Greener Guacamole, and Chicken Tomato Curry. You won't want to miss out on this one!" --Chef Julie Andrews, MS, RDN, CD, FAND, www.thegourmetRD.com

"From a parent cooking for their family to a dietitian like myself recommending recipes for their athlete, this cookbook has something for everyone. The ease with which Andy weaves trusted nutrition guidance into practical recipes and tools is unparalleled. His best work yet!" --Susana Meléndez Whiteman, RDN, LDN, Head of Sports Nutrition Sam Houston State University & Owner of Fuerte Sports Nutrition

"The EAT-Lancet report concluded that a high sodium intake accounted for the largest number of diet-related deaths globally. So, it's time to put down the salt shaker. Don't be like Salt Bae. Thankfully, Andy De Santis provides a helping hand to guide you on your low salt journey. By following his practical advice and re-creating his delicious recipes, your kidneys and heart will thank you for it." --Joel Feren, Dietitian, Nutrition Consultant, www.thenutritionguy.com.au