Topic Overview
You may help cut down on your salt (sodium) intake by using a salt substitute. To make your own salt substitute, mix the following ingredients together and put them in a shaker:
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0.5 tsp (2.5 g) cayenne pepper
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0.5 tsp (2.5 g) garlic powder
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1 tsp (5 g) each:
- Basil
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- Parsley
- Mace
- Sage
- Marjoram
- Savory
- Thyme
Talk to your doctor before trying a salt substitute or lite salt. Most salt substitutes and lite salts are high in potassium. Too much potassium can cause problems.
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Current as ofNovember 7, 2018
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator