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Mckenzie Ellis

Low Salt Kitchen

Food and Nutrition

Mckenzie is the founder and owner of Low Salt Kitchen a food blog specializing in low sodium cooking. She uses real food, bursting with real flavors, just without all the salt. She is an accomplished Marketing and Sales professional turned chef who is based in New Orleans, Louisiana and Denver, Colorado. Mckenzie is a self-taught cook who took on the challenge of cooking with very low sodium after her husband was diagnosed with Ménière’s Disease, a rare inner-ear disorder.

Mckenzie started her Low Salt Kitchen blog because she wanted to share the knowledge she has gained over the past ten years in the kitchen. She wanted to provide support to all having to go on a low sodium diet and know they can still eat the food they love like pizza, Mexican food and Asian cuisine. She loves nothing better than creating recipes and inspiring others to follow the Low Salt Movement. Mckenzie has two toddlers at home and considers her children the toughest critics in the kitchen.

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Prevention & Wellness
Feb 12, 2020

Cold “Heart” Facts About the Foods You’re Eating

In order to prevent cardiovascular disease, make healthy lifestyle choices to maintain a heart-healthy diet and manage blood pressure.
Spiced Popcorn
Food & Fitness
Nov 19, 2019

10 Spiced Popcorn Recipes (That Kids Will Love, Too)

Make popcorn at home using heart-healthy ingredients: a better-for-you, delicious treat that's faster than waiting at the concession stand.
Kid Eating Snack
Food & Fitness
Nov 14, 2019

10 Ways to Cut Back on Sodium in Your Child’s Diet

Most kids eat too much salt, but you can help set them on a healthier path. Here’s how too much sodium can hurt their heart health and what to do about it.
Salt Stomach Cancer
Food & Fitness
Oct 15, 2019

Try These 'Salternatives' and Lower Your Cancer Risk

Research shows salt damages stomach lining and causes lesions, which can become stomach cancer. Here are some easy ways to cut down on sodium or salt intake.
Overnight Oats Dark
Food & Fitness
Sep 14, 2020

Hurricane Preparation: Healthy Eating Tips

If a hurricane leaves you in the dark, here are some tasty and nutritious meal ideas to serve up—no oven, blender, perishables or microwave required!
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Food & Fitness
Aug 2, 2019

Low Salt Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

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Food & Fitness
Aug 2, 2019

6 Salt Questions Answered

Tackle the frequently asked questions about all things salt and sodium and busts some salty myths.
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