Bump up other seasonings so you can go easy on salt

By Hawaiian Electric Co.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 20, 2012

~~<p>Although sodium is an important and necessary mineral, it is best consumed in moderation. Sodium controls fluid balance in the body and maintains blood volume and blood pressure. Eating too much could affect this delicate balance.</p>
<p>It is easy to eat more salt than the body needs. Many foods that do not taste salty may still be high in sodium. This is especially true of canned, processed and prepared foods in which large amounts of sodium can hide. The following recipes are full of flavor, minus the extra salt.</p>
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Although sodium is an important and necessary mineral, it is best consumed in moderation. Sodium controls fluid balance in the body and maintains blood volume and blood pressure. Eating too much could affect this delicate balance.

It is easy to eat more salt than the body needs. Many foods that do not taste salty may still be high in sodium. This is especially true of canned, processed and prepared foods in which large amounts of sodium can hide. The following recipes are full of flavor, minus the extra salt. Login for more...