Salt-Free Seasoning Combos?

[Cricket4]

My stepdad has to go on an uber-low-salt diet, which is really restricting what my family can eat. They can only put salt-free Mrs. Dash on a chicken breast so many times, ya know?

So one of the things I want to get my stepdad for Christmas is a whole bunch of easy, low-salt rubs and spice combinations, so he doesn't get bored with just one flavor. Something they can just quickly sprinkle on meats or veggies to change it up a bit. They love Tony Chachere's, if anyone knows of something low-salt or salt-free like that.

Thank you!

[villanelle75]

Check out Penseys (http://www.penzeys.com/). They have great spices and I know my mom gets low salt and no salt mixes for me dad here.

[LyLMyssChaos]

Have they tried the flavored Mrs. Dash? The Seasoning Blends are AWESOME, and there are like 12 different ones. They have everything from Extra Spicy to Tomato,Basil, Garlic. I think there are 8 different Seasonings and 4 different grill seasonings. Also the Mrs. Dash Marinades are yummy too! There are I think 4 different flavors and they are 10 minute marinades which is great for last minute meals.

Also as someone that had to go on a really restricted sodium diet, some things to consider as a source of sodium...softened tap water. I had to switch to bottled water.

[Pineknot]

Trader Joes has some salt free seasonings in their spice section.

I use them and they are great. I agree, Mrs. Dash gets old, fast.

[Cricket4]

Thanks for the ideas, ladies. I'd heard of Penzey's, but wasn't sure if they had salt-free blends or were more geared towards real foodies who mix things up themselves.

And I never even THOUGHT about the water softener as a source of sodium!!! Thank you!