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From: Carol B (c-24-17-8-88.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Subject: Re: My Story
Date: October 27, 2005 at 11:41 am PST
In Reply to: Re: My Story posted by TJH on October 27, 2005 at 9:27 am:
Well, I just look at all the labels of different brands to see what the lowest salt content (or zero) is. As far as veggies go, buy frozen. and break them down into freezer bags for single portion (or family sized) servings. You have to read the labels, different brands do add salt, like Frozen peas... I found that Birdseye is the only brand that does not add salt to their peas. I buy dried beans and cook them myself (I never buy canned beans. way too much salt) using the 'boil for a few minutes, remove from heat, let sit one hour, and then back on to simmer for 2-3 hours' method. Then use them in different McDougall cookbook recipes. But just make the time and read every brand and buy the lowest one you can find. If none is under 100 mg, skip it. Try to find a store with a separate health-food section and look through that for the canned soups etc. (some stores integrate the healthy varieties with the regular brands on the main aisles) It will take time to find the brands that you can eat the first few times you hit all the stores in your area, but you will remember where you got them at and when you go back, just zip to that section and grab your fave brand. We usually spend between one and two hours in a store, reading and comparing sodium and oils in items. Especially when we find a new item that piques our interest. When looking at salt contents, try to stay under 100 mg per serving. Also is important to look at how many servings are in the package too, to get a feel for how much of that package you plan to use. I look at salt content first, then to see if it has any oil in it. If it does, I put it back, Especially if it says hydrogenated oil it automatically goes back. If there is saturated fat or poly/mono percentages, it goes right back on the shelf. If it says expeller pressed oil, and it is toward the bottom of the list, I will buy it if that is the best the store has. At least it is not hydrogenated, which makes it worse. It is natural oil .. (Hmm, I should post that on the main board to see if that type of oil is 'acceptable' in some cases.) Also, I try to talk hubby into buying as many organic things as I can. I tell him, "It may cost a bit more now, but it sure saves on Dr. bills later when you have to go in for possible cancer problems etc." That always works :) Anyway, Hope this helps you out alot and Good luck. We will always be here for you at the boards so Don't give up!! Hubby and I even changed my way of thinking with this lifestyle change. It is permanent!!! Carol
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