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Low Sodium Meals are available for those customers who have diseases ranging from heart disease to kidney failure. Continental's Low Sodium Meals follow the American Heart Association's recommendation to restrict sodium to 2 grams daily for individuals with mild to moderate hypertension. Salt influences the retention of fluid volume and blood pressure in the body. High salt levels in the blood can cause the body to become overloaded with fluid while a low salt (sodium) diet can help to control the balance. Foods with added salt such as processed meats should be avoided along with table salt.
Examples of items that are usually allowed on a Low Sodium diet are:
- Fresh vegetables
- Lean meat (without skin)
- Pasta
- Low fat milk
- Fresh fish
- Bread and whole grain items
- Potatoes
- Low fat margarine
- Fresh fruit and water packed canned fruit
- Low fat cheese
- Eggs
- Dietary preserves and dietary salad dressing.
Examples of items that are usually prohibited on a Low Sodium diet are:
- Added salt and garlic salt
- Monosodium glutamate
- Baking soda (powder)
- Cured/smoked fish such as smoked salmon-caviar
- Smoked meats such as bologna, ham, and luncheon meats
- Sausages
- Canned meats
- Cheese
- Pickles
- Olives
- Sauerkraut
- Canned instant soups
- Prepared horseradish-catsup-mustard
- Table salt and salt substitutes containing potassium.
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