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Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (Or Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth)

Low-sodium chicken broth or low-sodium vegetable broth is a savory cooking liquid made by simmering meat, bones, and/or vegetables in water and reducing the salt compared with standard broth. It is commonly used for soups, sauces, and adding flavor with relatively few calories.

Beneficial properties

low calorie hydrating reduced sodium compared with regular broth easy to digest useful flavor base for cooking

Nutritional highlights

Low-sodium broth provides fluid and small amounts of electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, with modest amounts of protein in chicken broth and very limited calories overall.

Caution. Even low-sodium broth can still contain meaningful sodium; choose carefully for strict sodium-restricted diets, and note that packaged broths may contain allergens such as celery, soy, or yeast extracts.

Conditions it helps with

Dehydration
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
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Nausea, Vomiting & Food Poisoning
Includes: Nausea
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