What are the foods that are low in salt and low in fat?
Disease description:
My physical examination showed slightly elevated blood pressure, but it cannot be considered as hypertension. My doctor advised me to eat low-fat and low-salt foods, but I don't know which ones they are. What are some common low-salt, low-fat foods?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Low-salt, low-fat foods mainly include the following categories:
1. Citrus fruits: such as tangerines, grapefruits, oranges, and lemons. These fruits are not only rich in vitamin C, but also contain very low levels of salt and fat.
2. Berries: such as sour jujube, black date, red date, and fresh jujube. These fruits similarly contain minimal salt and fat and are a good choice for healthy snacks.
3. Leafy vegetables: such as spinach, Chinese chives, celery, Chinese cabbage, and lettuce. These vegetables also contain very low levels of salt and fat and are an essential part of daily diet.
4. Low-fat dairy products: such as low-fat milk and yogurt. These dairy products provide abundant calcium while maintaining low fat content.
5. Lean meats: such as lean lamb and lean beef. These meats have relatively low fat content and are rich in high-quality protein.
6. Fish and seafood: such as fish, shrimp, and crab. These aquatic products are not only low in fat but also rich in beneficial components like Omega-3 fatty acids.
7. Whole grains: such as oats, brown rice, corn, millet, mung beans, red beans, sorghum, buckwheat, and black rice. These grains are rich in dietary fiber and various nutrients, with relatively low fat and sodium content.
Following a low-salt, low-fat diet can help control blood pressure and weight, improve overall health, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
