Canned vegetables are high in sodium, while frozen vegetables (without added sauces) usually have no added sodium. Buy the large economy size bags, pour out the amount you need for your meal, close the bag with zip closure or twist tie and stick back in the freezer until next time!
Making this change will significantly reduce your sodium intake, promote blood pressure control and heart health!
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Holidays are especially tricky when it comes to sticking to healthy eating. All that candy. . . .I had a challenge this year trying to figure out how to do a fun Easter egg hunt for my two year-old that didn’t include candy in every egg. I liked the idea I came up with so much I decided to share it. We (my husband and I) got her a Dr. Seuss book. I scanned the cover and printed it off on cardstock. We then cut the picture into 9 large puzzle pieces. Put a piece in each egg and after she found all the eggs containing pieces she put the puzzle together and received the actual book! She had fun and I was happy she didn’t receive a ton of candy (we still included candy in a few eggs).
Hope you enjoyed your holiday:)
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
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Easter is just around the corner. I hope you all have a great holiday!
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All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
Well, this is my first attempt at blogging, so we will see what direction I end up going. I am a registered dietitian focused on heart health education. I am hoping to use this blog to share quick nutrition tips to help you improve your health.