When you begin a low-sodium diet, you may worry about not being able to eat your favorite foods. Because the majority of the sodium you consume comes from canned, frozen, or processed foods, it can be easy to continue to eat the things you love, provided they’re made fresh instead. Here are a few delicious recipes that will help you stick to your reduced-sodium eating plan without sacrificing taste.

Artichoke Dip [Mayo Clinic]

Pizza Margherita [Mayo Clinic]

Grilled Asparagus Salad [All Recipes]

Lemon Garlic Tilapia [All Recipes]

Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze [All Recipes]

Scalloped Potatoes [All Recipes]

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The sun is shining and the flowers are starting to bloom. Wishing everyone a lovely Spring!

Peters Canyon Regional Park is one of Orange County’s natural wonders, comprising 340 acres of coastal sage scrub, riparian, freshwater marsh, and grassland habitats. The 55-acre reservoir draws migrating waterfowl and the reservoir landscape of sycamores, cottonwoods, and black willows create a lush, dramatic background for your picnic.

In the mood for something more active? The park offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Bring your camera for the stunning views, especially along the Ridge View and Nature Trails. Keep an eye out for bobcats, coyotes, opossums, raccoons, the occasional mountain lion, and many interesting birds, including several varieties of hawk.

Check the site for seasonal park hours, maps, and more information.

Peters Canyon Regional Park
8548 E. Canyon View Avenue
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 973-6611 / (714) 973-6612
www.ocparks.com/parks/peters
www.yelp.com/biz/peters-canyon-regional-park-orange

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