Dr. gave old Smoke the no sodium blues!!

[smokeasaurus]

My Dr. has been trying unsuccessfully to get my blood pressure down the last couple of years now.

I really *&$#$@ up today and told her about the rubs and seasonings I use....bad move Smoke...bad move!!

She has me on no sodium (for a while) to see if my BP goes down.

As a good honest patient  i ordered some no salt blends from Marshall's Creek Spices. Will keep you all posted if these rubs got any flavor!!

[squirtthecat]

I've been down that road as well, things will turn around when you find the magic ratio of good to bad.

There are some Cajun rubs that are salt free.  Believe me, they have PLENTY of flavor.  Goya has a reduced sodium Adobo that is PDG as well.

Just watch for the 'salt free' things that have MSG.  There is still 'S' in it, and I won't stir that hornet's nest any further.   

[smokeasaurus]

Looks like the old stand by mixtures I can still use will be the rubs from T and Instant Gourmet and Miner's Mix...whew.....I will use Sweet Lou's Roast Rub for special occasions!! 

I have always felt that the weekend is a special occasion!!

[muebe]

Many of Penzy's spice selections are low salt or salt free Smoke!

Your health is more important. High blood pressure can lead to many other issues...

[Pam Gould]

Smoke..I know things taste better with salt..but would rather have you here with us.  Pam  ; *))

[sparky]

My Dr. has been trying unsuccessfully to get my blood pressure down the last couple of years now.

my Dr also.  i solved my problem.  once a month i give my Dr. a rack of ribs on the last friday of every month.  he can't tell me not to eat ribs if he eats them himself.  i get all the high blood pressure meds i need now.     i also trade ribs w/ my barber, sushi guy, butcher.     

[Keymaster]

Sodium smodium, Sorry to hear your loss :'( it happens to the best of us, I had 3 test last week and get to see the Doc on friday.......

[teesquare]

Smoke...Did I send you any of the new rub...? Th "M-3"? ( Magic Meat Marinade...) It is almost ZERO sodium. And - lotsa flavor.....

[Ka Honu]

smoke - Start making your own rubs with little or no salt.  Then get a new doctor.

[smokeasaurus]

All sound advice...I have some brisket left over I should have brought with me to the Doc's!!

T, you did send me a sample of the M3 and it was good...I will check your site to get some!!

Good call on the Penzeys Muebe. The wisdom of the turtle must not be taken lightly!!

Pam...

[Merrick Bill]

Smoke,

My Mother-In-Law requires a low sodium diet so when she's coming over I use salt free rubs.  Two that I've found that I really like are from John Henry.   Check out their website and look for "Heart Healthy #4" and "Judy's Favorite".  I recommend both, but I tend to use "Judy's Favorite" more often.

Bill

[smokeasaurus]

Thanks Bill, will do!!