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Sodium or salt alternatives for flavor

Posted by whenley1968 @whenley1968, Sep 8, 2020

If there is already a similar thread please direct me to it. I am struggling with sodium I guess like a diabetic struggles with glucose. But I have a pallet that needs a little bit of action, and believe me, I have tried for a couple months to not add salt, looking at labels etc. The only way I can really control the intake is to make everything with fresh vegetables. I don't eat meat or dairy as is so no processed meats or foods anymore. But blandness is taking its toll on me. Help!!

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Sep 23, 2020
In reply to @feelingthankful "Try this if looking for a non spicy, but flavorful salt like feeling. I prefer spicy..." + (show)
@feelingthankful

Try this if looking for a non spicy, but flavorful salt like feeling. I prefer spicy but think you guys will really like this spice. I think it is the tiny bit of citric acid and lemon peel (plus everything else) that makes it really work. It was the first non salt spice that really reminded me of salt feelings. Maybe they deserve the Nobel peace prize.

Lawry's Salt Free 17 Seasoning,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00838IOUY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here are the ingredients for the product:

spices (black pepper, basil, oregano, celery seed, dill weed, sage, bay leaves and turmeric), garlic, onion, carrots, citric acid, sesame seeds, red bell peppers, orange peel, parsley flakes, cornstarch and lemon peel

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@feelingthankful, Thanks for the tip for Lawry's Salt Free 17 Seasoning. Will look for it on next shopping trip I use frequently use Mrs. Dash and discovered I could make my own version from spices already in the pantry. I add more black & red pepper to spice up many meals now and like the added boost they give.

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Sep 23, 2020

A spritz of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice can lend some "brightness" and flavor to foods. It doesn't exactly taste like salt but is very good.

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Wally | @wallyk | Sep 23, 2020

I, too, was put on a low-sodium diet. I found some salt substitutes on the Penzey's website that I've ordered. Slowly and by hit and miss, I'm experimenting with adding a number of other spices/herbs to my food to make it tasty. Some have worked better than others but I'm working at it. I've read where numeric is a great spice to use and I just ordered a fresh jar of it. The problem with low-sodium diets is not just what we use to cook with but looking at labels. I'm amazed at what I think would be low in sodium that isn't and occasionally I find the reverse - what I think will be high is not.

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