The No Salt Lowest Sodium Cookbook
Donald Gazzaniga, diagnosed with congestive heart failure, was on a waiting list for a heart transplantthe only effective medical treatment. Urged by his doctor to keep his sodium intake down under 1,500-2,000 mg. a day, Don headed for the kitchen and went to work. Aware that cutting table salt from your diet is the barest beginning of a true low-sodium menu, Don devised recipes that were 70% lower in sodium than those in other low-sodium cookbooks. The result? Dons name was removed from the transplant list; his doctors believe that his diet played a significant role. The No-Salt, Lowest-Sodium Cookbook contains: Hundreds of good-tasting, easy-to-make recipesA 28-day low-sodium menu planner Advice on finding low-sodium prepared foods, eating in restaurants, etc. Accurate sodium content of every ingredient and of the total servings Substitutes for high-sodium flavorings, and information on other taste-improving substances.
3 Stars super low sodium diet
I was told by my cardiologist a year ago that due to a hereditary heart problem that cannot be repaired I would die very soon, within a few months. I take my meds as prescribed, and on my own, changed my diet to a very restricted sodium diet. No salt ever, no fast foods, no frozen dinners. I make very good healthy meals with no salt and very low sodium which is naturally in some foods. Never more than 1000 mg of sodium in a day for me. I count the sodium in everything before I take a bite.
This book and two more low or no sodium diet books have not helped. The recipes are too much trouble to me, being ill, and most are foods we don’t eat. I just learned to love a steak, a pork chop, chicken, casseroles and chili without salt. Lots of pepper, Cavenders no salt Greek seasoning and garlic powder make foods taste wonderful. I buy only frozen veggies or fresh or canned without sodium. Spinach salads are never eaten due to the high sodium naturally in spinach.
I feel better now than I have in 5 years.
The books may be wonderful for others but were not helpful to me.
A note to arthritic people. Throw away the salt. You will be amazed at how much less pain you’ll have. I take no arthritis medication now.
5 Stars literal lifesaver & fellowship builder
I have an older lady from my church who went into the hospital 2 years ago for congestive heart failure and while she was there I bought cute little “things” to entertain her, but tried to think of something more meaningful. This is one of the three books I bought for her by Donald Gazzanga and let me tell you it has been wonderful!!
Since my friend was already 90 and living alone, she was grateful, but confessed when I asked, that she hadn’t attempted any of the recipes because they were just too darn complicated….Well neccesity is the MOTHER of INVENTION and I knew she needed to address her eating habits since that was her only recourse at her age & physical condition, so I got together a couple of more friends & perused the books and built a menu and instead of getting a dinner invitation where you show up and sit down and eat, we actually started having COOKING PARTIES…we choose recipes, buy ingredients, then 4-8 of us get together and all of us cook the meal together, that way EVERYONE can get an understanding of just how pervassive sodium is in the traditional persons diet and have some fellowship and bottom line…eat healthy & help my friend see just how simple and delicious eating healthy can be.
It has been a big success and we continue to get together regularly and do this together. My friend is 92, did I mention that I am only 44? It is never too early or too late to start eating healthy and taking care of your body.
I would HIGHLY recommend this for everyone, whether you have a health condition, like congestive heart failure or hypertension or weight issues or just want to feel better.
Thank you Donald you have created a great way for us to come together, have fun and be healthy!!
5 Stars Good Everyday Recipes
Glad to see that this book has recipes for the everyday kind of foods that we eat. My husband was so happy to be able to work bread into his low-salt diet again. We have only tried a couple recipes so far but there are many that we will try. He is a meat and potatoes/processed food kind of eater and it is hard to get him to try all the veggie and odd recipes that many cookbooks have. The author really tries to keep taste and flavor in the recipes. Great book. Good luck to all with your step toward a healthy diet.
4 Stars Great Nutrition Info, Good Mix of Recipes
I really like the nutrition discussion in the beginning of this book. It has helped me understand the basics for meal planning. The recipes are good, and I’ve tried a few and found them quite nice. The family-sized servings are great for sharing. Kind of a “covert” way to sneak low-salt cooking to friends and family. I’d recommend this book for anyone starting out with a low-salt diet.
5 Stars Great Book!
Great Book!I love this book! I have been buying this book for anyone who need a low salt diet. It is clear and easy! This book is good for everyone who what a clear easy diet!
Thanks to author!The Mediterranean Diet
The No Salt Lowest Sodium Cookbook
Donald Gazzaniga, diagnosed with congestive heart failure, was on a waiting list for a heart transplantthe only effective medical treatment. Urged by his doctor to keep his sodium intake down under 1,500-2,000 mg. a day, Don headed for the kitchen and went to work. Aware that cutting table salt from your diet is the barest beginning of a true low-sodium menu, Don devised recipes that were 70% lower in sodium than those in other low-sodium cookbooks. The result? Dons name was removed from the transplant list; his doctors believe that his diet played a significant role. The No-Salt, Lowest-Sodium Cookbook contains: Hundreds of good-tasting, easy-to-make recipesA 28-day low-sodium menu planner Advice on finding low-sodium prepared foods, eating in restaurants, etc. Accurate sodium content of every ingredient and of the total servings Substitutes for high-sodium flavorings, and information on other taste-improving substances.
3 Stars super low sodium diet
I was told by my cardiologist a year ago that due to a hereditary heart problem that cannot be repaired I would die very soon, within a few months. I take my meds as prescribed, and on my own, changed my diet to a very restricted sodium diet. No salt ever, no fast foods, no frozen dinners. I make very good healthy meals with no salt and very low sodium which is naturally in some foods. Never more than 1000 mg of sodium in a day for me. I count the sodium in everything before I take a bite.
This book and two more low or no sodium diet books have not helped. The recipes are too much trouble to me, being ill, and most are foods we don’t eat. I just learned to love a steak, a pork chop, chicken, casseroles and chili without salt. Lots of pepper, Cavenders no salt Greek seasoning and garlic powder make foods taste wonderful. I buy only frozen veggies or fresh or canned without sodium. Spinach salads are never eaten due to the high sodium naturally in spinach.
I feel better now than I have in 5 years.
The books may be wonderful for others but were not helpful to me.
A note to arthritic people. Throw away the salt. You will be amazed at how much less pain you’ll have. I take no arthritis medication now.
5 Stars literal lifesaver & fellowship builder
I have an older lady from my church who went into the hospital 2 years ago for congestive heart failure and while she was there I bought cute little “things” to entertain her, but tried to think of something more meaningful. This is one of the three books I bought for her by Donald Gazzanga and let me tell you it has been wonderful!!
Since my friend was already 90 and living alone, she was grateful, but confessed when I asked, that she hadn’t attempted any of the recipes because they were just too darn complicated….Well neccesity is the MOTHER of INVENTION and I knew she needed to address her eating habits since that was her only recourse at her age & physical condition, so I got together a couple of more friends & perused the books and built a menu and instead of getting a dinner invitation where you show up and sit down and eat, we actually started having COOKING PARTIES…we choose recipes, buy ingredients, then 4-8 of us get together and all of us cook the meal together, that way EVERYONE can get an understanding of just how pervassive sodium is in the traditional persons diet and have some fellowship and bottom line…eat healthy & help my friend see just how simple and delicious eating healthy can be.
It has been a big success and we continue to get together regularly and do this together. My friend is 92, did I mention that I am only 44? It is never too early or too late to start eating healthy and taking care of your body.
I would HIGHLY recommend this for everyone, whether you have a health condition, like congestive heart failure or hypertension or weight issues or just want to feel better.
Thank you Donald you have created a great way for us to come together, have fun and be healthy!!
5 Stars Good Everyday Recipes
Glad to see that this book has recipes for the everyday kind of foods that we eat. My husband was so happy to be able to work bread into his low-salt diet again. We have only tried a couple recipes so far but there are many that we will try. He is a meat and potatoes/processed food kind of eater and it is hard to get him to try all the veggie and odd recipes that many cookbooks have. The author really tries to keep taste and flavor in the recipes. Great book. Good luck to all with your step toward a healthy diet.
4 Stars Great Nutrition Info, Good Mix of Recipes
I really like the nutrition discussion in the beginning of this book. It has helped me understand the basics for meal planning. The recipes are good, and I’ve tried a few and found them quite nice. The family-sized servings are great for sharing. Kind of a “covert” way to sneak low-salt cooking to friends and family. I’d recommend this book for anyone starting out with a low-salt diet.
5 Stars Great Book!
Great Book!I love this book! I have been buying this book for anyone who need a low salt diet. It is clear and easy! This book is good for everyone who what a clear easy diet!
Thanks to author!The Mediterranean Diet