To salt or not to salt

Here is a question I received from http://FOODPICKER.org

Question: I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.  Some one suggested I try “Original No Salt” which is Sodium-free instead of salt.  Is it a safe alternative for my use?

Answer: The majority of sodium free salt products replace the sodium chloride with potassium chloride. I would talk to your doctor about your potassium levels to see if they are normal before trying this product. If so, then moderation is also key for these products. Besides the sodium-free salt products, there are many sodium free seasoning alternatives out there in the market. Mrs. Dash is a very popular seasoning alternative, especially in the clinical setting. You can find this at any drugstore or even Wal-Mart.

Food Picker

My love for nutrition originated at a very young age. I have dedicated my life to spreading my knowledge of nutrition and health within the community and now I am able to expand nutritional knowledge to even more people through this blog. I have recently become a Nutrition Editor at http://FOODPICKER.org – a website designed to help people with diabetes. I truly hope to convince the reader that it is possible to eat to live AND live to eat.