The No-Salt Cookbook: Reduce or Eliminate Salt Without Sacrificing Flavor!

by David C. Anderson, Thomas D. Anderson

A father-and-son team offers up to 200 salt-free recipes designed to help people control high blood pressure, reduce water retention, and increase overall health, while still retaining flavor.

If you suffer from high blood pressure, Meniere’s syndrome, or are simply looking to eat more healthily, The No-Salt Cookbook provides low-salt recipes that are quick, easy, and taste great.

As anyone on a low-sodium diet knows, it is difficult to prepare flavorful food without salt. Authors David C. Anderson and Thomas D. Anderson help you tackle this no salt/no flavor dilemma with gusto. Providing more than 200 tasty, salt-free recipes—in addition to salt-free shopping tips, information on counting milligrams, and no-salt cooking essentials—this combination cookbook/health book will help you lead a more healthy, active lifestyle without radically changing your diet.

From breakfast to appetizers, entrées and desserts, learn to prepare such wonderful dishes as:
-Cinnamon Raisin Bread
-Cold Cucumber Soup
-Salmon in Basil Butter Sauce
-White Wine Braised Chicken
-Veal Scaloppine
-The Best Brownies
-And much more!

With The No-Salt Cookbook , you can truly enjoy eating without asking the person next to you to “please pass the salt.”

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Health

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

David C. Anderson and Thomas D. Anderson, father and son, have created more than 500 recipes. David is a journalist with more than thirty years' experience writing and editing for national publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and The American Prospect. He lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Ivonne Rovira]

None of us are as young as we once were. For decades, I had low blood pressure. I wasn’t a big one for salt, ate plenty of salad and vegetables, and I was always cold. Unfortunately, just a few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and prescribed medication for it.

With that prescription came an admonition: Eat even less salt, less than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day. Wowzer! How do I do that?

Fortunately, the father-son writing duo of David C. and Thomas D. Anderson have done the hard work in finding ways to drastically reduce sodium in one’s diet. From making their own mayonnaise and steak sauce to marinades to bean salads to Salmon in a Basil Butter Sauce to Balsamic Glazed Chicken to Pork Vindaloo and much, much more, the Andersons provide some great low-sodium recipes! Even low-sodium muffins, pancakes, salt-free Pickled Cucumber Salad and Chinese food, which are usually loaded with sodium-laden baking powder or MSG and soy sauce! For those feeling salt-deprived, this cookbook is a treasure!

[Amy the book-bat]

My doctor suggested that I try to reduce the amount of salt in my diet. As someone who generally doesn't use salt at the table, I know that the majority of the sodium in my diet comes from other food sources. What I like about this cookbook is that it gives plenty of suggestions for substitutions for salt within recipes and also explains why some foods that many people believe can not be made without salt actually can be. Basically, it is about retraining our taste buds to not want the salt so much. A lot of the recipes sound pretty good and seem like they would be easy to make and I plan to try some soon.

[Fredrick Danysh]

A cookbook designed for those of us who want to or need to reduce their sodium intake. There are over 250 easy to follow recipes from the beginning to the dessert.

[Heidi]

The recipes in this book are great. Lots of everyday foods with everyday ingredients. I first read a library copy and then purchased because it is so good.

[MD Arif]

★★★★★

This is a fantastic cookbook for anyone looking to reduce or eliminate added salt while still enjoying flavorful, satisfying meals. I really appreciated the practical approach to creating delicious dishes without relying heavily on salt for flavor. The recipes offer plenty of inspiration for everyday cooking and make a lower-sodium lifestyle feel much more manageable. The variety is also a big plus, with ideas that can keep meals interesting rather than repetitive. The instructions are approachable and easy to follow, making the book useful for both experienced home cooks and beginners. Overall, this is a practical and inspiring cookbook that shows you don't have to sacrifice flavor when cutting back on salt.

[Sohan Ali]

The No-Salt Cookbook is an excellent resource for anyone interested in reducing sodium without making meals feel bland or boring. I especially appreciate the focus on building flavor through thoughtful ingredients, seasonings, and cooking techniques rather than relying heavily on salt. The approach is practical and easy to understand, making it approachable for everyday home cooks. The book offers plenty of inspiration for preparing satisfying meals while becoming more mindful of sodium intake. Overall, it is a useful addition to the kitchen for anyone looking to explore flavorful, lower-sodium cooking without sacrificing enjoyment at the table.

[Sohel Rana]

An excellent cookbook for anyone interested in reducing salt without giving up flavorful, satisfying meals. The No-Salt Cookbook offers an encouraging approach to cooking, showing that plenty of flavor can come from thoughtful combinations of herbs, spices, and other ingredients.

I especially enjoyed the focus on practical everyday cooking rather than making lower-sodium meals feel complicated or boring. The recipes provide plenty of inspiration for experimenting with different flavors and discovering new ways to enjoy familiar dishes.

[Neela]

See also authors' site www.saltfree.com

[Ann Frizzell]

Nothing fancy here, but good, solid recipes.

[Jodell Larimer]

Recipes were not a success.