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In short: It has a whopping 190 milligrams of sodium (per teaspoon!
Ill let that sink in.
So, how can we cut back on the sodium intake, without turning down the heat?
And is hot sauce healthy, in the first place?
The ultimate hot sauce goals?
founder and director of Real Nutrition
Choosing one that has a moderate-to low-amount of sodium and is made with natural ingredients, she says.
So, is hot sauce healthy?
Can hot sauce be unhealthy?
In short, nobut in long, it really depends on the sensitivity of your stomach and taste buds.
Its perfectly safe to eat hot sauce daily; cultures and individuals have varying tolerances, she says.
However, she recommends sticking to only a few teaspoons a meal whenever possible.
That said, the tricky part can be telling the nutritious hot sauce options apart from the not-so-good ones.
Be sure to always read the nutrition labels, Shapiro says.
Plus, folks withIBS-related spicy foodsensitivities may also want to go slow on the sauce.
founder and director of Real Nutrition
McIlhenny Co. Tabasco Pepper Sauce
Mathis says this one stands out because of its sheer simplicity.
It also contains no artificial ingredients.
Our favorite way to use it?
Adding a bit of it to sauces, like this light and vibrantspicy lemon pasta.Swoon.
Another perk of Tabasco?
It wont completely overpower your dish.
Plus, the brand makesteeny tiny bottlesthat are perfect for stashing away in your purse for hot sauce emergencies.
True Made Foods Veracha
Angela LemondRDN, a registered dietitian, absolutely loves this vegetable sriracha.
They use pureed fruits and veggies to add flavor, making it the perfectsauce for vegetables.
Talk about a two-in-one deal.
Trader Joe’s Jalapeno Sauce, Pack of 2 $18.00
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This sauce is spicy, creamy, and completely vegan, she says.
It provides a nice heat to any recipe without being overwhelmingly spicy.
Secret Aardvark Habanero Sauce $12.00
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Cholula Hot Sauce $10.00
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Well, its a tried and true fan favorite.
Fortunately, it also has a dietitians seal of approval.
(Picante sauces are also usually smoother than their chunkier salsa counterparts.)
Plus, Mathis points out that Cholula Hot Sauce contains very few artificial ingredients.
(Yes, its a thing.
Weve even tried it…and its not half bad.)
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