Comments on: Shopping for Low-Sodium Foods

By: Linda Calderon

Linda Calderon — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:59:42 +0000

You failed, under the tuna, canned, area to mention that Trader Joe's has Tongol chunk light (the healthiest, not white with more mercury) with just 50 mg. sodium in a serving and it is wild caught and Whole Foods also has a brand with 0 salt added as this. Tongol's sodium is from the tuna, itself and not added salt per the ingredient list..

By: terry werntz

terry werntz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:34:30 +0000

finally – a good article about low and no salt foods. Rinsing canned veggies helps a lot to remove salt, although fresh or even frozen are even better. Keep up the good work. Also, thanks for Trader Joe's list of low and salt-free foods.

By: karen

karen — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:38:31 +0000

I always rinse all of my canned veggies. I am finding some of my local chain grocery stores in my area have quit carring them. I talk to the the manage but it does seem to help. Basically they are saying they don't sell as well and they just don't have the space for them.

By: tamidor

tamidor — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:06:26 +0000

Hi Louise,
Potassium is actually a requirement on food labels–so you should be able to find the amount no problem. Typically those with kidney disease need to be careful with potassium. If you are on a certain medication, consult your physician or registered dietitian about any interactions (some medications actually leach out potassium). For a overall healthy individual not on any medications, there is no need to worry.

By: Louise

Louise — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:29:29 +0000

Everyone please be aware that if it is "LOW SODIUM" the manufacturer replaces the salt with a salt substitue which is high in potassium and will increase your blood potassium. Some people on certain medications already have there potassium increased as a side effect of the drug. Too much potassium in the blood is dangerous. If the label does not say the amount of potassium in it, call the manufacturer and ask them how much potassium it contains per serving.

By: maris

maris — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:48:50 +0000

So funny that you wrote about these – I bought black soy beans by mistake (instead of black beans) and wondered what the difference was. Good to know I made a mistake that will turn out better for me!