Can We Talk 2

Low sodium Cooking

         I am trying this heart healthy routine, but not excelling at it. Eggs and potatoes without table salt are not worth eating. I do yard work, the easy stuff, until my back hurts. I am getting my minimal steps in. My goal is to do more, seven days a week.

         Tonight I fixed boneless chicken breasts with cherry tomatoes according to my rehab lesson book. I used garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and Mrs. Dash lemon pepper according to the all purpose seasoning directions. The recipe called for freshly squeezed lemon juice and vegetable broth. I served it with quinoa, raw carrots, and a spoonful of black beans for contrast. It was okay, but seriously, it needed salt! I didn't add any. And I had enough left over without quinoa to make several meals for the freezer.

         I am feeling guilty about sitting so long at my computer. I should get up and stretch more. My Internet access is so slow and lousy. I need to make a change but have been dragging my feet. It could be worse, and it always ends up costing more each month than what you are told. So I sit in anticipation that any moment my program will come back up. I went to the library last week to use the computer so that I could print something. I was amazed how quickly I could get through all my usual things. Better Internet would be a big time saver and get me on my feet more often.

         So I have to do some stretches now and walk up and down my hall a few times before getting ready for bed. Improving my sleep habits is another item on my lifestyle change list.