Sugar free sweet pickles and low blood pressure

The docs want me increasing sodium due to low blood pressure, and it has worked brilliantly.  I feel much better- almost no dizziness or light headedness.  I am not drawn to sodium laced products though, so today was happy to see that Meijer carries a sugar free sweet pickle.  0 calories and lots of sodium.  The doc has originally suggested eating a pickle a day, but the dill variety just isn't my thing so this was just the ticket.  Just sharing out for anyone else out there in the same boat. 

Mt. Olive also makes a sugar free sweet pickle relish.  I like to add it to egg salad or tuna salad for a bit of crunch.  You could also season with a little hot sauce, which usually has some salt, or prepared mustard (MANY varieties to choose from).

Meijers makes a version of sugar free relish also- I have been using that for a while, but would not just get a spoonful to munch on :)  I will keep an eye out for the Mt. Olive brand, thanks for the tip :0

We'll probably get that sort of thing in 3-4 years (we're WAY behind you guys in having good post-op choices available to us) but I think it's brilliant! I actually bought canned soup today - partly for an airmiles deal and partly because it contains a buttload of sodium. The dietitian here wanted me to keep my sodium down to 1500 mg a day - I'm doing well to get in 1/3 of that now.

Kelly-Anne

Kelly-Anne -- Have you looked at www.netrition.com?  I think they ship to Canada, and they have some grocery items (like SF pickles) that you can get here -- but they also carry DaVinci Syrups, protein powders, etc.  For US, it's flat rate shipping, not sure for Canada -- but I often add "grocery items" since it's coming right to my door!  And there's Amazon!

Good luck!

I looked at their site and almost ordered, but their shipping is pretty darned high. I ended up ordering the Syntrax whey I wanted (the flavours I can't get here) from LuckyVitamin and the cereal, PB2 and Guilt Free Cocoa I wanted from thelowcarbgrocery in Ontario, which has really cheap shipping.

I think I may have to learn to make my own pickles or stick with regular dills.

Thanks for the suggestion. I really do appreciate it. I get frustrated sometimes, but have to give myself a little shake. We don't have as much as you do, but we have LOTS more than many, and we can order some things from across the border - many can't.

Kelly-Anne

Kelly Ann - try low carb Canada.   They are based in Toronto and shipping is only $8.  I am in Newfoundland and this is where I get my sugar free pickles, sugar free syrups, high protein bread (have not tried it yet), shirataki noodles and so much more.   I love the site!

I'll check them out. Thanks!

I also get my PB2 there as well!  :-)

I have noticed my BP being lower than it normally was. I used to always be 120/64. Last time I was checked, I was 102/60.

I have been craving salt. I am thinking I should eat a pickle a day also.