St. Ignatius Seniors: Slow down on salt intake

The recommended daily allowance for salt is 2300mg per day (one teaspoon). Salt does add flavor to food, but too much can lead to health issues; high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Cutting back lowers health risk and improves health. 

What to substitute? Try squeezing lemon on roasted vegetables, using lemon zest in a mixture of spices for a meat rub or squeezing lemon in chicken noodle soup. Vinegar is another choice that brightens flavor and reduces the bitterness in vegetables. There are different vinegar types (apple cider and balsamic are good choices). Read food labels, especially processed foods, which are typically high in sodium.

Foot care with Mandy Jo is Tuesday, May 27. The cost is $30. Call the center (406-745-4462) to schedule. Next Bingo date is June 14.

The Mission Valley Food Pantry in St Ignatius (203 Blaine Street) is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and the last Saturday of the month instead of that Friday. Questions? Call 406-745-5484.

Main dishes served at the center include: pizza, Friday, May 23; tater-tot casserole, Tuesday, May 27; and turkey pot pie with biscuit topping, Friday, May 30.

Gentle Yoga meets from 1-2:15 p.m. Wednesdays. If you are interested, please call Bonnie Kiser at 406-253-0177. 

If you would like a take-out meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and by 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Menus for the month are available in the entryway of the center, and everyone is welcome (young and old). Come enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation.

Our senior center is open to people renting it. If you are interested, please call 406-745-4462 and leave a message. We will call you back with the information you need.