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LOW SODIUM DIET 500-Milligram Sodium Diet (with adaption for 250 and 1000 mg.) INCLUDE IN EACH DAY’S DIET Milk, skim or soy 2 cups Milk, low-sodium 1 cup Soups, unsalted 1 serving Bread, unsalted 3 slices Cereal, unsalted 1 serving Fruit and Juices Citrus 1 serving Other fruits 3 servings Vegetables and Entrees Potato or substitute 1 serving Other (one should be green, leafy, or yellow) 2 servings Legumes - beans, peas 1 serving Meat Alternates (see List) 2 servings Miscellaneous Desserts (see List) 1 serving Sweets (jelly, honey) as desired Margarine, unsalted 4-5 servings HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: 1. Do not use salt, baking powder, baking soda, MSG (monosodium glutamate) or anything with added sodium in cooking or seasoning food. 2. Use distilled water for drinking and cooking. 3. Read all labels and avoid foods that contain salt or sodium (Na) preservatives. 4. Do not use foods that have been cured, smoked, pickled, corned, or processed in any way with salt or sodium. 5. Since salt is restricted, it is important to plan flavor combinations from the seasonings suggested to enhance the flavor of foods used. See Lemon, Butter, Sweet-Sour Sauce, Unsalted Mayonnaise, and Hot Low-Sodium Salad Dressing. MENU PATTERN Here are some simple meals for a starter.