Reading Labels

Have you ever examined a label and found that many convenience foods, even those you think are healthy, can contain large amounts of harmful ingredients such as sodium?  Too much sodium can be bad for your health as my husband rediscovered on a recent doctor's visit which inspired him to desire healthier eating and exercise habits.

Cooking from scratch whenever possible is a good way to ensure that your family is eating healthier foods.  Cooking your own meals allows you to have more control over the amounts of sodium and other ingredients your family consumes.  It also allows you to use your creativity to create meals tailored to your family's tastes.

Websites such as www.allrecipies.com and www.recipezaar.com offer a wide variety user-tested recipes for all types of foods.

Fortunately, many retailers are also considering consumer's health concerns.  One retailer I just discovered today even specializes in low sodium foods.  Heart Healthy Market offers a wide selection of low sodium products on their website.  Click here for more information. I found this website through a blog specializing in low sodium cooking which you can see here.