NephU YouTube The NephChef Presents Herb Blend & Acid Alternatives January 2022

NephU YouTube The NephChef Presents Herb Blend & Acid Alternatives January 2022

Updated : 09/06/2022

Chef Duane Sunwold was told by his medical team when he was first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), “get rid of the saltshaker.” Did you know that sodium (salt) is “hidden” in many foods, particularly processed foods? In this video, Chef Duane Sunwold shares some tips on how to reduce salt in your diet. He gives the example of how much sodium there is in a typical lunch consisting of a turkey sandwich with cheese and a bag of potato chips. Chef Duane suggests some great ways to add flavor to foods without adding salt. He suggests using salt-free herb blends and spices which can be found in most grocery stores and online.

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