Dear Aussie:

I too have been trying to avoid salt, although not ordered for medical reasons. I find that the less salt I use, and I never did use much, the more I notice it in prepared foods. Way too salty.

Dahlek:

I too have learned to like those frozen veggies! I don't know how you prepare them, but I also get the two pound bags, then pour out a portion on a plate and put a nice plastic cover on it, and microwave for a time. I don't have to add any water - just the cover. I used to use a steamer in a pot on top of the stove but the microwve method is better and saves dishwashing. I cook it just till ad dente - do not overcook - the color should still be bright green.

Reading labels is a habit with me. I have been stunned at how much sodium is in canned foods. Best to eat everything close to the way it comes from nature. This means cooking from scratch most of the time. Way to go.

Shirley H.