{"id":1678,"date":"2016-04-29T10:12:33","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T15:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/?p=1678"},"modified":"2016-04-29T10:12:33","modified_gmt":"2016-04-29T15:12:33","slug":"healthy-alternatives-to-salt-sugars-and-fats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/healthy-alternatives-to-salt-sugars-and-fats\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Alternatives To Salt, Sugars, and Fats"},"content":{"rendered":"

When eating a healthy diet, it is important to avoid empty calories. Empty calories are essentially foods that are high in either calories, sugar, salt, or fats, and have little to no nutritional value. And sometimes it seems like sugar, salt, and fats are impossible to avoid. They\u2019re in our favorite foods and are essential ingredients to our favorite recipes. But, there are many natural substitutes to these ingredients that are not only healthier, but taste just as good. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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High consumption of salt heightens the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke, and heart failure. So, it\u2019s no surprise that it should be eaten in moderation, especially by those suffering from chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. Salt is found primarily in processed foods, canned foods, and smoked, cured, salted or canned meat, fish, and poultry. The most efficient way to lower your intake of salt is to include more fresh meat, fish and poultry, dry peas and beans, and versions of foods that are, specifically, low in sodium. Eating home-cooked meals is another great way to lower your salt intake, because it gives you the control in how much salt is going into the meal. For salt substitutes in recipes, try:<\/p>\n