The symptoms of Meniere's disease (vertigo, feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear and hearing loss) can be controlled with dietary changes.
A low salt diet can help in reducing fluid retention. Being on the low salt diet means choosing foods which are low in sodium (sodium content not exceeding 120 milligrams per 100 grams)
The Meniere's Resource Centre has a range of resources that may help you in your quest to lead a low salt diet.
The Salt Skip products available from Meniere's Australia are low sodium versions of commercially available stock powders and baking ingredients. All products come under the 120mg per 100g level of sodium.
Stock Powders come in 200g jars at $8.00 each. Three flavours available; Chicken, Beef & Vegetable.
Baking Powder and Potassium Bicarbonate are available in 200g jars for $7.00 each. Calcium Glutamate, flavour enhancer, available in 80g pack at $10 each.
For a speedy delivery call Meniere's Australia on 1300 368 818 or email us to place your order as postage will vary depending on quantity of items ordered and your delivery location. Alternatively email us your requirements and delivery location and we will respond immediately.
Meniere's Australia is now stocking Pureblends Natural Gourmet Foods products.
The no added salt products include Cajun Spice, Chinese Five Spice, Mild Curry, Morroccan Blend, Sweet Spice, Thai Spice, Vindaloo Spice, Satay Sauce Blend, Lemon Myrtle Olive Oil, Chilli Sauce and Caramelised Balsamic Dressing.
Spice packets are $6.00 each, Lemon Myrtle Olive Oil is $7.50 per 150ml bottle, Chilli Sauce $9.00 per 250ml bottle and Caramelised Balsamic Dressing is $11.50 per 150ml bottle.
Contact Meniere's Australia on 1300 368 818 or email us for more information and to order as postage costs will vary according to quantity of items ordered and delivery location.
Edited by Dr Trevor Beard & Sue Blackmore. A low salt diet is one non-invasive, easy to implement approach to managing Meniere's disease. Low salt diets have other health benefits too. This book is packed with tasty low-salt, healthy recipes that all the family can enjoy. This book has been produced with assistance from the Fred P Archer Charitable Trust.
By Dr Trevor C Beard - Senior Research Fellow at the Menzies Research Institute, University of Tasmania, where he heads the ‘Salt Skip Program’.
Dr Trevor Beard, supported by the latest compelling research, reveals how 20 common
health problems including high blood pressure, osteoporosis, PMS, Meniere's disorder,
glaucoma, asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, kidney stones, travel oedema, swollen ankles,
stomach cancer, obesity are related to salt.
This 294 page book explains why we need less salt for a healthy lifestyle and provides a
practical guide for reducing the amount of salt in your diet — the ‘Salt Skip Program’. It is crammed with tips, and information to get the whole family started on the path to health. Includes recipes and cooking tips.
You can find more detailed information on the ‘Salt Skip Program’ and the book at www.saltmatters.org.
*CD runs on a PC or Mac computer. Also includes an audio-visual presentation that can be played on most DVD players (SVCD format).
If you are serious about controlling your salt related medical condition then this new resource is essential!
This revolutionary new product will give you a head start to a healthier low salt diet! With an information packed 30 minute audiovisual slide show* as well as a section for
health professionals that everybody should read, you will be well on the way to
controlling your excess salt intake. Includes a list of low salt food suppliers, a guide
to checking food labels and a pictorial guide to the low salt products available on
supermarket shelves to get you started. Plus there is a guide to eating out, a 29 page
cookbook, 14 pages of low salt cooking hints, personal stories and lots more!
3 great low salt resources for the special
price of $65!
‘Less Salt - Better Health' CD/DVD plus
‘The Dizzy Chef’ cookbook plus
the ‘Salt Matters’ book
Bulk packs contain 100 copies
An easy to use four page guide to finding low salt foods in shops, supermarkets and groceries. A vital resource for those with salt related health problems including Meniere's Disease. Bulk packs are ideal for GP’s, Ear Nose and Throat specialists and dieticians to have available for their patients!
Price includes $5.00 postage charge.
Dr. Trevor Beard - Senior Research Fellow, Menzies Centre For Population Health Research.
Prawns and other foods not low in salt even in their natural (unsalted) state.
Dr Trevor Beard
Dr Trevor Beard Senior Research Fellow, Menzies Centre for Population Health Research, Hobart.
Adapted by Dr Mark A Paine, MBBS, FRACP, Australia.
Personal Story from MA Member, Patricia (Vic). Patricia details her trip to India and dealing with the low salt diet.
Minnie A Smith, MA Member.
Last Updated April 2012