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DineWise for Low Sodium Lifestyles
DineWise Makes Following A Low Sodium Diet Easy!
The Salt Issue
After sugar, salt is America’s leading food additive, both in manufactured foods and home cooking. The average American consumes between 2 and 4 teaspoons of salt a day, which quickly adds up to 15 pounds of salt a year! According to the USDA, healthy American adults should have no more than 2,400 mg (or about 1 tsp) of sodium a day in their entire diet.
Salt and Hypertension
Studies have shown that sodium can play a role in hypertension or “high blood pressure” development in many individuals. Some factors that may influence salt-sensitive hypertension are obesity, advanced age, diabetes and kidney dysfunction. Hypertension is associated with a higher risk for heart disease and stroke.
The relationship between salt consumption and blood pressure is stronger in older people, in those with a family history of hypertension and in those who have a genetic predisposition to higher blood pressure. Studies have shown that when following a low sodium or low salt diet, salt-sensitive people can experience a decrease in blood pressure. However, even if you’re not sensitive to salt, excessive salt intake has been linked with stomach cancer, ulcers, osteoporosis and kidney problems. So while some individuals are more sensitive to the effects of a high sodium diet, everyone can benefit from reducing the amount of salt that they eat.
The Salt Solution
Although the USDA currently sets the recommended daily limit for sodium for healthy individuals at 2400 mg per day, those who are sensitive to salt may be advised by their doctor to reduce their intake even further. A daily limit of 1,500 mg of sodium is generally considered a healthy low sodium diet plan.
DineWise makes following a low sodium diet easy. Our Low Sodium Meal options are defined as complete meals under 500 mg of sodium per meal, with many containing between 200 and 400 mg of sodium.
The foods and meals listed in the DineWise Low Sodium Meal Plan section make it easy to reduce sodium intake to between 1,000 and 1,500 mg per day. Or, if you need to restrict sodium even further, you can create your own meal plan by selecting items from the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner categories. The sodium content per meal is highlighted for you on each menu item in the low sodium section. Use the Nutritional Product Information PDF available on our Nutritional Information Page to find meals that match the restrictions that have been specified as appropriate for your personal diet plan. With so much variety, DineWise gives you enough appetizing choices to customize your sodium intake as you like!
Full of Flavor
You might think that less salt means less flavor but taste doesn’t have to be sacrificed in low sodium meals. Many fresh ingredients naturally contain a very small amount of sodium; DineWise’s Master Chefs season with spices and herbs instead of depending on salt to add flavor. With DineWise, you can enjoy fresh tasting, delicious chef-prepared dinners and maintain your low sodium lifestyle. Our meals are naturally delicious so you won’t notice that they contain less salt than other meals.
A Healthy Balance
It’s important while limiting sodium to consume a diet that still meets all your nutritional needs. DineWise Low Sodium Meal Plans provide the appropriate balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat to fuel your daily activities while keeping your salt intake in check. See our FAQ section for more information on general healthy eating.
Additional Support with Healthy Lifestyles
Customers with specific nutritional needs can contact our Certified Nutritional Consultants at 1-800-749-1170. We’re happy to answer any additional questions you may have and to help customize your perfect healthy lifestyle plan.
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