Ruby Snow, a certified nutritionist and champion for heart health, believes that dietary changes can have a significant impact on blood pressure regulation.
“What you eat has a big effect on your health in general, especially your heart,” she says. Her low-sodium meals are meant to be tasty and help keep her blood pressure in a healthy range.
Start Your Day Right
Ruby’s favorite breakfast is a juice bowl full of healthy foods. “Mix spinach, frozen berries, unsweetened almond milk, and a tablespoon of chia seeds,” she says. For structure and a little sweetness, she also says to add sliced bananas and unsalted nuts.
Lunchtime Favorites
Ruby’s go-to lunch is quinoa and roasted veggie salad. The speaker says, “Quinoa is a great low-sodium pick.” It goes well with baked zucchini, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and olive oil that has been sloshed with lemon juice.
Dinner Made Easy
Ruby found a dinner meal that focuses on fiber and lean protein. She says to grill fish that has been seasoned with lemon and fresh dill. Serve it with steamed asparagus and mashed cauliflower on the side. “It is filling and good for your heart without giving up taste.”
Snack Smart
When hunger strikes between meals, Ruby chooses homemade trail mix, fresh fruits, or unsalted popcorn. She advises against processed snacks that are sometimes laden with hidden salt.
Following Ruby’s low-sodium diet can help you to proactively control your blood pressure. Ruby says, smiling, “Small changes lead to big results.”
