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.

On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 5:00:08 PM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2020-08-27 1:21 p.m., Sheldon Martin wrote:
> > On Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:01:56 -0400, Dave Smith
> >> I had to be monitored for a couple more hours and it was still steady a
> >> couple hours later. They sent a dietitian to talk to me
> >
> > What did the dietician recommend?
> Nothing good for my palate. In addition to my former cardiac diet I am
> now supposed to avoid salt pretty much completely, and have to limit
> liquid consumption to two liters per day. Red meat should be avoided and
> plant based meals once or twice a week.
>
> Apparently, it something is tasty and filling, I should not eat it.

You don't seem to have very much imagination. I could make a boatload
of tasty and filling meals with those restrictions, although it would take
me a while to get used to unsalted food.

Cindy Hamilton

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> I use salt but not much. If you use a lot it takes a couple of weeks to
> get over it and food tastes normal again.

So true. I lived with a friend and family one summer and the
mom cooked good meals but no salt at all in the house.
Her husband had health issues.

At first, it was so bland but I got used to it and salt-free
meals were very tasty.

Once back at my own home, almost everything tasted way too
salty until I finally got used to it again.

On Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:10:47 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 8/27/2020 9:10 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Isn't that always the way?* At least there are some good herbal
>> seasoning blends available (Mrs. Dash brand comes to mind) that can
>> impart flavour when you can't use salt.* Potassium chloride is touted as
>> a salt substitute, too, but that stuff tastes nasty.* Good luck, Dave!
>>
>> Jill
>
>For some of us it would be worse than salt. My potassium level
>sometimes runs high. It can also mess with your heart.
>
>I use salt but not much. If you use a lot it takes a couple of weeks to
>get over it and food tastes normal again.

I have to take these horse pill size potassium tablets each day
because not having enough can screw with your heart. I'm glad that I
don't have to do without salt.
Janet US

On 8/28/2020 8:05 AM, Sheldon Martin wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:10:36 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 8/27/2020 5:01 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2020-08-27 1:21 p.m., Sheldon Martin wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:01:56 -0400, Dave Smith
>>>
>>>>> I had to be monitored for a couple more hours and it was still steady a
>>>>> couple hours later. They sent a dietitian to talk to me
>>>>
>>>> What did the dietician recommend?
>>>
>>> Nothing good for my palate. In addition to my former cardiac diet I am
>>> now supposed to avoid salt pretty much completely, and have to limit
>>> liquid consumption to two liters per day. Red meat should be avoided and
>>> plant based meals once or twice a week.
>>>
>>> Apparently, it something is tasty and filling, I should not eat it.
>>>
>>>
>> Isn't that always the way? At least there are some good herbal
>> seasoning blends available (Mrs. Dash brand comes to mind) that can
>> impart flavour when you can't use salt. Potassium chloride is touted as
>> a salt substitute, too, but that stuff tastes nasty. Good luck, Dave!
>>
>> Jill
>
> A scant pinch of msg does wonders.
>
Um... msg just another form of *sodium* which Dave is not supposed to use.

Jill

On 8/28/2020 8:16 AM, Gary wrote:
> 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.
>
Have you *tasted* potassium chloride? It's very bitter. My mother had
high blood pressure and was told to lay off sodium. She tried it (along
with Morton 'Lite Salt' which is a blend of sodium chloride and
potassium chloride). Nasty stuff!

That's when I told her about Mrs. Dash no-salt seasoning blends.
Unsalted food doesn't have to be bland. It does take some getting used to.

Jill

Gary wrote:

> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >
> > I use salt but not much. If you use a lot it takes a couple of weeks to
> > get over it and food tastes normal again.
>
> So true. I lived with a friend and family one summer and the
> mom cooked good meals but no salt at all in the house.
> Her husband had health issues.
>
> At first, it was so bland but I got used to it and salt-free
> meals were very tasty.
>
> Once back at my own home, almost everything tasted way too
> salty until I finally got used to it again.


Lemon juice livens thing up, I do that often; also lime juice. I haven't had a dedicated salt shaker for years now..

--
Best
Greg

On 2020-08-28 8:05 a.m., Sheldon Martin wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:10:36 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 8/27/2020 5:01 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2020-08-27 1:21 p.m., Sheldon Martin wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:01:56 -0400, Dave Smith
>>>
>>>>> I had to be monitored for a couple more hours and it was still steady a
>>>>> couple hours later. They sent a dietitian to talk to me
>>>>
>>>> What did the dietician recommend?
>>>
>>> Nothing good for my palate. In addition to my former cardiac diet I am
>>> now supposed to avoid salt pretty much completely, and have to limit
>>> liquid consumption to two liters per day. Red meat should be avoided and
>>> plant based meals once or twice a week.
>>>
>>> Apparently, it something is tasty and filling, I should not eat it.
>>>
>>>
>> Isn't that always the way? At least there are some good herbal
>> seasoning blends available (Mrs. Dash brand comes to mind) that can
>> impart flavour when you can't use salt. Potassium chloride is touted as
>> a salt substitute, too, but that stuff tastes nasty. Good luck, Dave!
>>
>> Jill
>
> A scant pinch of msg does wonders.
>

Yes, but it is still sodium.

On 2020-08-28 8:16 a.m., Gary wrote:
> 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.

I don't need to ask. I already now that I have to avoid potassium too.

>
>> Apparently, if something is tasty and filling, I should not eat it.
>
> Very true these days. No one cares about our valuable taste buds.
>

On 2020-08-28 11:36 a.m., jmcquown wrote:
> On 8/28/2020 8:16 AM, Gary wrote:

>>
> Have you *tasted* potassium chloride?Â* It's very bitter.Â* My mother had
> high blood pressure and was told to lay off sodium.Â* She tried it (along
> with Morton 'Lite Salt' which is a blend of sodium chloride and
> potassium chloride).Â* Nasty stuff!
>
> That's when I told her about Mrs. Dash no-salt seasoning blends.
> Unsalted food doesn't have to be bland.Â* It does take some getting used to.
>
> Jill
Especially bread! I usually cut the amount in my bread doughs by about a
third. Some is needed for gluten development but not the 2% of flour
weight that is commonly used.

On 2020-08-28 12:31 p.m., Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2020-08-28 8:16 a.m., Gary wrote:
>> 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.
>
> I don't need to ask. I already now that I have to avoid potassium too.
>
So no bananas?

On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 12:36:29 PM UTC-5, jmcquown wrote:
>
> Have you *tasted* potassium chloride? It's very bitter. My mother had
> high blood pressure and was told to lay off sodium. She tried it (along
> with Morton 'Lite Salt' which is a blend of sodium chloride and
> potassium chloride). Nasty stuff!
>
> That's when I told her about Mrs. Dash no-salt seasoning blends.
> Unsalted food doesn't have to be bland. It does take some getting used to.
>
> Jill
>
I've used Morton Lite Salt since almost the day it hit the shelves. I do
use it in moderation and when I do use regular table salt I can tell the
difference. Maybe its' flavor is not as detectable to some once it's in
something that's been cooked as I never had a single complaint about anything
I took to work that I'd cooked and shared. But I do like the Mrs. Dash
blends; the garlic and herb being my favorite.

On 2020-08-28 2:54 p.m., graham wrote:
> On 2020-08-28 12:31 p.m., Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2020-08-28 8:16 a.m., Gary wrote:
>>> 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.
>>
>> I don't need to ask. I already now that I have to avoid potassium too.
>>
> So no bananas?

Bananas are on the list of fruits to avoid. They said I can have half a
banana each day.

On Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:40:30 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 8/28/2020 8:05 AM, Sheldon Martin wrote:
>> On Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:10:36 -0400, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 8/27/2020 5:01 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>> On 2020-08-27 1:21 p.m., Sheldon Martin wrote:
>>>>> On Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:01:56 -0400, Dave Smith
>>>>
>>>>>> I had to be monitored for a couple more hours and it was still steady a
>>>>>> couple hours later. They sent a dietitian to talk to me
>>>>>
>>>>> What did the dietician recommend?
>>>>
>>>> Nothing good for my palate. In addition to my former cardiac diet I am
>>>> now supposed to avoid salt pretty much completely, and have to limit
>>>> liquid consumption to two liters per day. Red meat should be avoided and
>>>> plant based meals once or twice a week.
>>>>
>>>> Apparently, it something is tasty and filling, I should not eat it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Isn't that always the way? At least there are some good herbal
>>> seasoning blends available (Mrs. Dash brand comes to mind) that can
>>> impart flavour when you can't use salt. Potassium chloride is touted as
>>> a salt substitute, too, but that stuff tastes nasty. Good luck, Dave!
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> A scant pinch of msg does wonders.
>>
>Um... msg just another form of *sodium* which Dave is not supposed to use.
>
>Jill

But ten times less gives the same taste result... doctors recommend
msg for cutting down on salt.

On Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:46:01 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2020-08-28 2:54 p.m., graham wrote:
>> On 2020-08-28 12:31 p.m., Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2020-08-28 8:16 a.m., Gary wrote:
>>>> 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.
>>>
>>> I don't need to ask. I already now that I have to avoid potassium too.
>>>
>> So no bananas?
>
>Bananas are on the list of fruits to avoid. They said I can have half a
>banana each day.

That's a lot for someone who avoids them. I have 2 bananas a year and
I don't avoid them.