We know that if you have kidney disease, you need to limit your salt intake. Many friends will say that they heard that it should be limited to less than 5 grams. That doesn’t even count as salt! How can we eat food without salt? Here are some tips so that you can enjoy delicious food without worrying about excessive salt intake that will increase the burden on your kidneys.
1. Do not add juice when eating rice, and remove pickles, mustard and other side dishes from the table;
2. Soy sauce can be mixed with lemon juice, vinegar, etc. as a seasoning. This can reduce the consumption of soy sauce, and lemon juice is rich in vitamin C, which can improve the body's immunity;
3. For vegetables, if they can be eaten raw, try not to cook them, or use them cold, so Not only can the amount of salt be reduced, but the nutrients contained in the vegetables themselves are also fully preserved;
4. Use spices to add spices, such as curry powder, mustard, ginger, pepper, etc., which can be used as a key reduction factor. Eat salt in moderation;
5. If you eat stewed food, only eat the ingredients and leave the soup base. This can reduce a lot of salt intake.
I am Dr. Yuan Ting from the Nutrition Department of the Second Xiangya Hospital. If you have other nutrition and health questions, please leave a message below.