Happy June to one and all...and where did May go? Isn't it interesting how the pretty, warmer days seem to go faster than those frigid, gloomy ones?
Now that it is June, there are several good things that we can all do to help ourselves in the healthy eating department.
--Start a little salad garden. Now that the danger of frost has passed, you can plant a little corner of your yard (or use a container) to plant some radishes, some mixed greens, and maybe some onions to use as scallions. It's hard to beat the taste of freshly picked vegetables. And, besides, it's really fun to watch them grow.
--Watch your sodium content. Our son, since being diagnosed with liver failure, has been put on a low sodium diet. One word of advice to everyone who is watching sodium--read those labels! I was amazed that something as bland as cottage cheese has 410 mg of sodium per 1/2 cup! On a 1500 mg daily limitation, that takes a big chunk of the daily allowance. It has really opened my eyes. Of course, as always, fresh is best for low sodium counts. There are good sources of fish, fresh meat, and not overly-processed chicken that is lower in sodium as well. The areas to really watch include things like tomato juice (as much as 680 mg per 8 oz serving), canned goods (unless they are labeled as no salt), condiments (unless labeled no salt). It's a practice in patience that pays off to really read the labels. Some mustards, for example will have 120 mg, whereas others will have as little as 10 mg.
Don't give up hope, however; there are still lots of really good things to eat...and think how happy your blood vessels will be!
Happy June to you and Happy Healthy Eating!
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Be sure and check out the items that will be at the Opening Day of the Pike County Farmers Market this Saturday, June 7, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Petersburg Branch of the Pike County Library.
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Stay tuned throughout the month of June for many new recipes using fresh produce from the Farmers Market as well as a number of new low-sodium recipes!
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