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hey there if you're looking to keep your
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meals tasty but low in sodium you've
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come to the right place today I'm
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sharing some delicious and healthy low
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sodium recipes perfect for seniors let's
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Dive Right In first on the list is a
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hearty vegetable quinoa salad packed
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with protein and fiber this dish is not
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only nutritious but also incredibly
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satisfying start by cooking your quinoa
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according to the package instructions
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then chop up some fresh veggies I love
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using bell peppers cucumbers red onions
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and cherry tomatoes mix it all together
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with a splash of olive oil a squeeze of
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lemon juice and a pinch of black pepper
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trust me you won't even miss the salt
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next up we have baked herb chicken this
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recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner
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preheat your oven to 375° F rub some
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boneless skinless chicken breasts with a
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mixture of dried herbs like rosemary
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thyme and oregano add a dash of garlic
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powder and a bit of black pepper for
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extra flavor bake for about 25 30
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minutes or until the chicken is cooked
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through pair it with steamed veggies or
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a fresh salad and you've got a winner
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now let's talk about a warming lentil
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soup lentils are a fantastic source of
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protein and fiber making them ideal for
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a low sodium diet in a large pot sauté
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some chopped onions carrots and celery
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and a little olive oil until soften add
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in some minced garlic and cook for
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another minute then stir in your lentils
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some low sodium vegetable broth and a
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bay leaf simmer until the lentils are
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tender usually about 30 40 minutes
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season with black pepper and a splash of
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vinegar for a touch of acidity perfect
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for those chilly days for something a
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bit lighter try a spinach and mushroom
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frittata preheat your oven to 350° F in
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a nonstick skillet sauté some sliced
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mushrooms and fresh spinach in a bit of
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olive oil in a bowl whisk together some
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eggs with a little milk and a pinch of
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black pepper pour the egg mixture over
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the veggies in the skillet and let it
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cook on the stove top for a c couple of
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minutes then transfer the skillet to the
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oven and bake until the eggs are set
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about 10 12 minutes cut into wedges and
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enjoy for breakfast lunch or dinner and
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finally let's not forget dessert a
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refreshing fruit salad is always a great
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choice combine your favorite fresh
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fruits think berries melons and citrus
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into a bowl drizzle with a little bit of
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honey and a squeeze of lime juice it's
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sweet Tangy and so good for you so there
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you have it folks five tasty low sodium
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recipes that are perfect for seniors
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give them a try and let me know which
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one is your favorite don't forget to
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ideas see you next time
