On 8/10/2014 1:30 PM, David E. Ross wrote:
> On 8/10/2014 8:50 AM, cshenk wrote:
>>
>> Hi, lookig for no salt or low salt items for a friend. He has heart
>> issues and needs to reduce sodium as much as possible and does not have
>> the ability to stand over a stove for more than 5 minutes.
>>
>> How long it takes to cook without him tending it, not relevant.
>> Standing time is.


>> Carol
>>
>
> I love salt. When my wife or I cook, however, we usually omit any salt
> from the recipe. Instead, we salt our food to taste when it is served.
>
> Many, many recipes call for salt that is not needed. Instead of looking
> for low-salt and no-salt recipes, merely adjust existing favorite
> recipes accordingly.
>
> By the way, the same can be said about sugar. My wife makes a delicious
> eggplant Parmigiana. Her recipe calls for sugar, but she could not
> understand why.

Any recipe can be made low/no salt. How much you reduce salt depends on
your reaction to it. Many dieticians are also ignorant of food facts
too so he should do some research of his own..

I'd start by buying some of the no salt seasoning blends or looking at
the ingredients in them as inspiration for mixing your own.

If the cook cannot stand for long periods, I'd look for recipes that are
oven cooked or pot roasted. A lot of prep can be done sitting at a table.

As an example of dietician ignorance, I sat in one a class my wife
attended for heart healthy cooking. The person giving the class was a
registered dietician.

Dietician: Avoid milkshakes, they are bad for you.
Me: Is milk OK?
Dietician: Yes, it has a lot of good properties
Me: Is ice cream OK?
Dietician: Yes, in moderation it is a good snack

She never did explain what happens when you put the two together in a
milkshake.