SalTrax Blog

It's hard to believe but it is already summertime and July 4th is next week! With holidays it's especially important to be careful not to overindulge in foods loaded with hidden sodium. It is often very difficult to keep track of what you are eating, especially in a festive holiday atmosphere and when you are not necessarily in charge of the food; however your body will thank you for not overindulging in foods that will make you "bloat" and feel bad.

Bring foods to parties that you can eat. So many people are being more careful of their diets these days, that they may thank you and welcome the chance to eat healthier!

Here are some foods commonly eaten on the 4th of July and a possible alternative:

Food:1 Hot Dog (Frankfurter - 639 mg sodium (6 Points)
Alternative: 1 Grilled marinated chicken breast, no skin - 78 mg sodium (1 Point)
(Marinate in lemon or lime juice, olive oil and chopped garlic)

Food: 1 oz Potato Chips - 180 mg sodium (2 Points)
Alternative: Raw Zucchini sticks (1 Zucchini) or 10 Snow Peas - Less than 1 mg sodium (0 Points)

Food: 1 Tbsp Catsup - 175 mg sodium (2 Points) and 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard - 190 mg sodium (2 Points)
Alternative: Avocado 1/2 medium - 10 mg sodium (0 Points)

Food:1/2 cup Baked Beans - about 500 mg sodium (5 Points)
Alternative: 1 cup Blueberries - 10 mg sodium (0 Points)

Have a happy and healthy holiday!