When it comes to a healthy eating habits and a low sodium foods lifestyle, every cook needs some quick easy salad dressing recipes. They are easy to make in small batches. These are some of my favorites:

Sweet & Spicy Salad Dressing

1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tsp horseradish

I really enjoy this dressing. Amazing, you don’t really taste the hot horseradish when using honey. A very quick salad dressing to make adding plenty of flavor to salads! I enjoy it on a garden salad.

Balsamic Vinegar Marinade

1 cup balsamic
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp mixed spices such as garlic, basil, oregano, lemon pepper etc.

If your a fan of Italian cuisine like I am, then a balsamic vinegar dressing is a must. I use it a lot with my low sodium foods Balsamic is a dark-brown syrupy vinegar with a smooth sweet-sour flavor, produced in the Modena region of Italy.

Honey Mustard Dressing

1 cup water
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tbs. cornstarch Cook until thick and then cool.

Then add:

½ tsp paprika
1/3 cup honey
1 tbs. canola oil
Mix well and store in a container and refrigerate.

By making it yourself, this can be a nice healthy low sodium foods recipe.

There you go, three of my favorite quick and easy to make salad dressing. Adds great flavor to a low sodium foods lifestyle.

A low sodium diet is often recommended for those trying to prevent or reduce high blood pressure, diabetics or those with chronic kidney disease. Research also shows that populations with high sodium diets experience higher blood pressure as they age. Low sodium diets also tend to have fewer processed foods and more fruits and vegetables, which carry their own Health Benefits.

Are you looking for a healthy lifestyle? I use low sodium foods to help fight high blood pressure. I am constantly asked about low sodium foods. So I would like to share with you how to go about using low sodium foods in your new healthy lifestyle…Rick

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If you are trying to lose weight, you may have a hard time finding healthy, low calorie, low fat recipes that actually taste good. For those of you have looked far and wide for great tasting, healthy recipes, here are the three of the best.

Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Filets

Ingredients
6 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
4 cloves minced garlic
1 TBS white wine
1 TBS honey
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
4 tsp Dijon mustard
1 TBS chopped fresh oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Using aluminum foil, line a cooking sheet, and spray with cooking spray.

Coat a saucepan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic until it is soft or about 3 minutes. Mix in the white wine, mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt and pepper. Simmer slowly, uncovered, for around 3 minutes, or until it slightly thickens.

Arrange salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Brush the fillets with the balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with the fresh oregano.

Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the flesh easily flakes with a fork. Brush fillets with the remaining glaze, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, transfer the fillets to a serving platter, but leave the skin behind on the foil.

Salmon is high in antioxidants, especially omega-3 fish oil. It’s a very healthy alternative to other meats and is low in calories and fat. The balsamic vinegar, honey, and mustard, flavor the dish without adding unnecessary calories or fat.

White Chicken Chili

Ingredients
1 can white chunk chicken
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups white beans, cooked
1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Cayenne pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
6 tablespoons reduced fat, shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 ounces baked tortilla chips

Directions
In a large pot, add the chicken, tomatoes, beans, and chicken broth. Cover. Simmer over medium heat.

Meanwhile, spray a frying pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the onions, garlic, and peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are somewhat soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add the onion, garlic, and pepper mix to the pot. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon cilantro and 1 tablespoon cheese. Serve with baked chips (about 10 chips for each serving)

This is a great recipe for those cold winter nights. The beans are a terrific source of fiber and the seasonings really help to add a kick to the recipe.

Chocolate Pudding Pies

Ingredients
1 package fat-free instant chocolate pudding
2 cups fat-free milk
6 individual size graham cracker crusts
6 TBS fat free whipped topping

Directions
In a medium-sized bowl, add the milk and pudding. Whisk until evenly mixed and starts to thicken. Cover and put in refrigerator until the pudding really thickens, around 5 minutes.

Put 1/3 cup prepared pudding into each of the graham cracker crusts. Top each with a tablespoon of whipped topping. Serve immediately.

This recipe can help take care of that infamous chocolate craving.

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