Now that temps have warmed up and picnics, parties and potlucks are on your radar, lettuce fire up the grill! Grilled burgers, dogs and poultry are favorites for many, but after packing on the “Covid 19” (or more), many may be seeking healthier options.Grilled fish, lean meat and poultry are healthier proteins to toss on your grill, but even these foods should be eaten in moderation.

A 2018 research study presented at an American Heart Association conference suggests that consuming grilled food more than 15 times per month (roughly every other day) is associated with high blood pressure.

Cooking these foods at high temps may also raise blood pressure. 1Nearly 50% of US adults suffer from high blood pressure with only 25% of them having it under control. High blood pressure is linked with heart attack, kidney disease and stroke. In addition to limiting grilled food this season, reducing sodium intake is advised as part of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. 2 Pritikin Foods can help!

Plant-based by Pritikin

Did you know that Pritikin Foods offer some delicious low sodium, plant-based burgers? I received a few samples of these delicious burgers to review and enjoy. Unlike the latest plant-based burgers that mimic meat, these won’t “bleed” or taste like beef.

Instead, you’ll get two differed bean-based burgers made with whole foods like black beans, egg whites, peppers, corn and a blend of seasonings. Pritikin Foods’ burgers are low in fat, saturated fat and sodium but full of flavor.

Pair them with your favorite salad this season.Speaking of salads, they're an excellent way to get more fruits and veggies in your diet. Did you know 9 out 10 US adults don't meet their produce needs? Unfortunately, salad dressings can often be a hidden source of sodium.

Many commercial dressings contain between 150 t0 250 mg of sodium in one tablespoon. Who uses one tablespoon of salad dressing?Pritikin Foods’s Tangy Mustard Dressing has just 5 mg of sodium per serving while their Horseradish Dressing has 20 mg per 2 tablespoon serving. That’s well below the 2300 mg of sodium per day advised per the 2020 US Dietary Guidelines. 3

Why Pritikin WorksPritikin has been around for over 40 years, based on scientifically-proven guidelines using food as medicine, as well as incorporate an active lifestyle and healthy mindset.  Pritikin Foods delivers directly to your door delicious, convenient food created following these guidelines. 

Their dietitian-approved meals and condiments are made from whole ingredients like lean meat, whole grains, beans, fruit and vegetables. In over 100 peer-reviewed studies, research shows that the Pritikin Program, including The Pritikin Eating Plan may help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease. 4

Whether you’re enjoying a big leafy green salad or looking for other ways to “put your plants on”, give these new Pritikin foods a try. Delivered from their kitchen to your door. Your heart and waistline will thank you.For information on how to sucessfully grill plant-based meats, check out this great post from Angry BBQ:

https://www.angrybbq.com/how-to-grill-plant-based-meat/Use SOUNDBITES20 at the checkout at Pritikin Foods and save 20% off any items!

This coupon has no expiration date.#samples #plantbased #productreview #pritikinfoods #pritikindiet #dietitianapproved #nutrigirlapprovedReferences

1. Could grilling your meat raise blood pressure? (medicalnewstoday.com)

2. Facts About Hypertension | cdc.gov

3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 and Online Materials | Dietary Guidelines for Americans

4. Does Pritikin Work? Science Based Results and Diet Criticism