Low-sodium broth: skip it for sodium free

I blogged earlier this week about some low-sodium soups I’ve tried, unsuccessfully taste-wise. But I’ve also been searching for sodium free broth to use in things like turkey when I make a whole one for a special occasion.

Low-sodium broth is relatively easy to find. You have to look harder to find sodium-free broth, but it is out there. But always check the nutrition labels for the real story. You may find some so-called no salt added broth has more sodium than one calling itself low-sodium. That was the case for me with the broths shown below.

Low sodium broths are not created equal, always read the nutrition panels.

The lesson is always check for yourself, never believe any on-package advertising or hype language.
John

May 2, 2014 5

Soup that’s low-salt: this brand didn’t really make the grade

Canned soups are some of the highest sodium per serving products you can buy today in your local supermarket or food shop. One cup of Progresso chicken noodle, for example, has 690 mgs of sodium, more than half my daily recommended level. And a can often is more than one serving.

Imagine low-sodium soups: I applaud the effort, but taste is lacking, big time.

So I’ve missed soup terribly in the 18 months since my angioplasty. My wife has tried making some with only vegetables, but it didn’t really taste all that inviting to me. So I was excited to see some soups at my local Jewel recently calling themselves “light in sodium.” The soups, under the Imagine brand and made by Hain Celestial Group, an organic processor, even came in interesting flavors like garden broccoli. Continue reading “Soup that’s low-salt: this brand didn’t really make the grade” →

April 30, 2014 1