On May 19, 1:22*am, "
> wrote:
> He was told he needs to cut out the salt since his diet has
> consisted of processed food every day for every meal. His legs are
> swollen, and the lung issue is a bad sign.
>
> So, I am trying to come *up with some alternatives that he can eat as
> he adjusts his daily diet. He normally eats a lot of sandwiches, corn
> dogs, chicken strips, and chinese food.
>

I know that monosodium glutamate sounds like it is very high in
sodium, but it's not.
Salt is about 2/5 sodium by weight, and MSG is about 1/7 sodium.
Plus, it takes very little to liven up a lowered salt meal.

--Bryan