Dave Smith wrote:
>
> I am
> now supposed to avoid salt pretty much completely

Just a thought: My one grandfather had heart problems and
doctor said no salt. He did recommend Potassiam chloride
instead of sodium chloride. A salt substitute.
You might want to ask about that.

> Apparently, if something is tasty and filling, I should not eat it.

Very true these days. No one cares about our valuable taste buds.