A Mother's Heart

Low Sodium, Here We Go!

Well, my husband has been diagnosed with some pretty severe high blood pressure.  He went to the doctor for daily headaches....I'm so glad he did!  It turns out his BP was around 150/117, I think. 

He was immediately put on meds to bring it down, and now we've jumped on the low cal, low sodium wagon!  At first, I felt daunted.  I had just gotten my meal planning down pat, and now I had to throw ALL my recipes out!  But after extensive search on the internet, and examining my recipes, I'm confident I'll be able to build a recipe box full of good, healthy, EASY meals for my family. 

I know this will be a great blessing when all is said and done.  We needed a boost toward healthy living and weight loss (especially my wonderful husband), and this was what it took. 

So, here's to healthier eating, and setting a great example for my boys!!!

If anyone has web site recommendations for recipes, I'm all ears.

Leslie

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7:38, 7/8/2008 .. Posted by gabbie427

I am so glad your hubby listened to what his body was trying to tell him, and went to a doctor before this got any worse!!!! Who knows, perhaps after some diet changes and such, he won't have to take the meds any longer. I have a friend who did just that!!!

I hope you are successful in finding some new recipes and altering some of the family favorites to be more healthy for hubby and your whole family!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

I will be praying

9:17, 7/9/2008 .. Posted by blessingsbaound

Leslie, I will be praying for your husband and you. I know changes are difficult at times. I am confident the Lord will equip you so you can care for your husband and his needs! May the Lord be glorified as you minister to your family! Love, Mrs. Joseph Wood

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9:02, 7/12/2008 .. Posted by Mennobrarian

This sounds very promising! Make sure to keep us posted and let us know of any tips/tricks you've discovered in making lower sodium meals. Everyone can use healthy alternatives.
(Of course, just reading this post made me crave salt, which sows you how my mind works!)
~Monica~