Sodium: 7 meals to help lower your intake

More than 75 percent of Canadian kids eat too much salt, according to Health Canada. Depending on their age, kids over age one should ideally consume no more than between 1,000 and 1,500 mg of sodium each day.

To help you out, we've chosen a week's worth of tasty dinner recipes that will keep your family well within this limit and have them asking for seconds!

Serving this yummy roast chicken is the perfect way to end the week. Plus, you can make our dairy-free Fettuccine "Alfredo" with the leftovers.


Get the recipe here: Rosemary and Garlic Roast Chicken

Kids love fish and chips and this recipe is low in both sodium and fat.

Feel free to add a little bit more oil to the fish before baking if your family isn't following a low-fat diet.

Get the recipe here: Classic Fish and Chips

Rainbow trout is full of good stuff like protein and omega-3s and you can use the leftovers to make Rainbow Trout Tacos. Serve the herb salsa on the side if you've got finicky eaters.

Get the recipe here: Roasted Trout with Fennel and Herb Salsa

Your family will love this bright and fresh dinner salad. A great way to start your week!

Get the recipe here: Island Chicken and Mango Salad

Mmm, steak. This flavourful dinner is so easy to prepare and very satisfying. Leftovers can be used to make Flank Steak and Lettuce Roll-ups.

Get the recipe here: Grilled Flank Steak

This soup is a great way to get your kids into veggies like baby spinach and leeks.

Get the recipe here: Leek, Potato and Spinach Soup

Let everyone serve up what they want with this filling and tasty meal.

Get the recipe here: Grilled Chicken and Veg Chopped Salad