10 Low Sodium Recipe Ideas to Fight Hypertension

10 Low Sodium Dinner Ideas to Fight Hypertension

Introduction to our 10 Low Sodium Dinner Recipes to Fight Hypertension

Meal prepping for a low sodium diet can be a challenge, so we’ve compiled our top 10 low sodium recipes that are great for fighting hypertension. These low sodium meal prep ideas keep a good amount of variety in your diet plan as you fight your hypertension.

Our Top 10 Low Sodium Meal Prep Recipes to Fight Hypertension

1. Easy Shredded Chicken Breast

This shredded chicken breast recipe is a versatile protein that can accommodate a plethora of diets from the keto diet to the paleo diet or bodybuilding diet. This Shredded chicken breast recipe is easy to prepare and due to the poaching cooking method remains tender and moist. Making it at home is fairly easy, and you get to choose your freshest chicken, add seasonings to your taste, and even make your own mayonnaise if you so desire. After you’ve made this recipe that includes several ingredients known to lift flavor without fat, you can make it in advance and keep in the fridge for a quick and healthy snack or sandwich. See Our Easy Shredded Chicken Breast Recipe >

2. Heart Healthy Turkey

This heart healthy turkey recipe uses lean ground turkey and herbs to bring together a wonderful healthful protein, combined with peas, yellow squash and brown rice. Combined, this makes for the perfect heart healthy meal that is chef designed following cardiologist guidelines for patients in CKD stages 2-3. This heart healthy turkey recipe uses lean ground turkey paired with sides and seasonings that create a heart healthy meal that is low phosphorous, low potassium, and low sodium. In addition to this being a heart healthy friendly turkey recipe that helps patients comply with clinical nutrition and prevent heart disease. See Heart Healthy Turkey Recipe >

3. Heart Healthy Tuna Salad Without Mayo

Tuna is a star ingredient from your pantry. In a pinch, you can make a simple sandwich or salad topped with this yummy powerhouse of protein and taste. Tuna is not only a wonderful source of lean protein, but also omega 3s, iodine, selenium and vitamins D and B12. In spite of this, many times tuna salad gets a bad rap. Especially since many of the tuna brands on the market contain extra fats and a higher sodium content than is best for most people to consume. When choosing a tuna for making this tuna salad recipe without mayo reading tuna labels are very important to read. Ideally, look for a tuna that has been sustainably harvested and is lower in mercury counts. There are several brands that pride themselves on harvesting from smaller fish, which means a smaller amount of mercury per serving, and also usually a fish that is not in danger of being over-fished. Other nutrition considerations to look for when purchasing tuna include sodium content and whether it’s packed in water or oil. As always, do the best you can to find a product that meets your specific nutritional needs and is affordable. See Our Heart Healthy Tuna Salad Without Mayo Recipe >

4. Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

When tomatoes are in season, they are plentiful and delicious. Delicious enough to be the star of any meal. This chopped cherry tomato caprese salad recipe is similar to a Bruschetta recipe, or a caprese sandwich recipe where the tomato is dressed in olive oil, some acid, in this case balsamic vinaigrette, and seasoned with fresh herbs. Adding the Buffalo mozzarella makes this a heartier salad and also qualifies it as a caprese. A traditional cherry tomato caprese salad recipe from Italy involves layering tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil together and seasoning with olive oil, salt and pepper. By chopping the ingredients and tossing them together with a dressing and some other ingredients, we’ve created our own twist that can be used in place of pico de gallo, salsa and pesto, and therefore makes an excellent topping for grilled meats, toasted bread or even add pasta for a quick pasta salad. See Our Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe >

5. Heart Healthy Cod

This heart healthy cod recipe is a delicious seafood heart healthy meal option that is low in sodium and cholesterol and helps fight hypertension while reducing plaque buildup on your arteries. This heart healthy cod recipe is also low in calories and helps with weight loss. See Our Heart Healthy Cod Recipe >

6. Easy Caprese Sandwich Recipe with Balsamic Dressing

Similar to a caprese salad recipe, this caprese sandwich recipe is wonderful with an abundance of produce, fresh tomatoes from your garden, basil and spinach leaves. It elevates the ingredients to a sandwich shop style and your friends and family will be impressed! I use this sandwich as a simple mid-week treat. The heartiness of the mozzarella with the crunch of crisp green leaves and juicy tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette result in a hearty meal loaded with nutrients. Use your favorite crusty rolls. I keep a couple of packs of rolls and breads in the freezer. If you remove the rolls or a few slices of crusty bread from the freezer early in the day, or even pop in a warmed oven wrapped in foil just before you are ready to use them, they will taste warm and fresh, and you’ll have no worries about them going moldy before you plan to use them. If desired add some pulled chicken breast to the sandwich as protein. See Our Easy Caprese Sandwich Recipe with Balsamic Dressing Recipe >

7. Heart Healthy Salmon with Potato

Improve cardiovascular health with this heart healthy salmon recipe. Infused with herbs and zero-salt seasonings this heart healthy meal has great flavor and can be prepared in one skillet. Starting with a great piece of fresh salmon is a big part of a successful dish. Line caught and wild would be my recommendation, but both wild and farmed salmon have naturally high content of proteins, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart Association recommends regular consumption of salmon to help maintain a healthy heart, control blood pressure, and prevent strokes. See Our Heart Healthy Salmon with Potato Recipe >

8. Heart Healthy Couscous Salmon

This heart healthy salmon recipe is a balanced meal very low in fat, sodium and cholesterol. The heart healthy salmon recipe is made with whole ingredients, and a zero-calorie seasoning blend to be a delicious option for those experiencing heart disease. Starting with a great piece of fresh salmon is a big part of a successful dish. Line caught and wild would be ideal, but I know that it can be hard to find and more expensive. The brussels sprouts provide a good balance to this heart healthy recipe when seasoned with simple herbs and a little caramelization with the olive oil takes it to another level of rustic deliciousness! See Our Heart Healthy Couscous Salmon Recipe >

9. Heart Healthy Pesto Chicken

This heart healthy meal is cardiologist recommended and comes together in two skillets and creates an amazing taste combination. Tri-colored quinoa with fresh parsley will satisfy and provide probably the most healthful grain you could eat. The pesto cream sauce accents the tender chicken and will have you coming back to this recipe time and time again.   See Heart Healthy Pesto Chicken Recipe >

10. Heart Healthy Stuffed Bell Pepper

Heart healthy meals improve cardiovascular health by limiting sodium and cholesterol. This heart healthy stuffed bell pepper recipe is chef crafted following cardiologist recommendations. It has a blend of seasoned ground meat, white rice, and no salt added tomato paste encapsulated in roasted bell pepper. This recipe is a great way to eat tasty food that still complies with a low sodium diet plan. See Our Heart Healthy Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe.