Anabean 21 Posted August 7, 2016 I'm on my pre-op diet and just found this online. Has anyone tried the Swanson Flavor Infused Broths? On their website it says they are around 15 calories. They have Thai Ginger, Mexican Tortilla, & Louisana Cajun. Can't wait to try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiraeth 515 Posted August 7, 2016 I have not tried them, but the Mexican Tortilla sounds amazing! I may have to get some of that. Let me know what you think of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smg 471 Posted August 7, 2016 They sound really good, but if sodium is an issue or something you're trying to watch out for (we all should be IMHO) then you might try cutting it with some Water, or low sodium broth. They all have 800 mg of sodium which is about 35% of your daily recommendation based on 2,300 mg/day (FDA recommendation) which is already pretty high. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 1,500 mg per day which would make this 53% of your daily intake...from only 1 cup of broth.< /p> Obviously this would be a personal choice, but the flavors do sound yummy. Maybe they'll offer them in low sodium versions at some point Also, as I mentioned above, you could cut the salt content in half if you use 1/2 cup of this and 1/2 cup of unsalted broth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigViffer 3,544 Posted August 7, 2016 Oh man, the hot and sour one was a life saver after surgery! The cajun one is awful though. Remember, these are meant to be used in cooking, not as a stand alone Soup. So they are very concentrated and suer intense flavor. Cut it in half with Water to save your blood pressure! There is also an Italian wedding Soup one, meh... pass on it it. Actually, now that I think about it I believe the only one I liked was the hot and sour soup broth. YMMV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anabean 21 Posted August 7, 2016 Thanks all, I am currently cutting the all broth with Water because of the sodium content! It's amazing how much salt is in there! I feel I kneed to drink more water to compensate . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiraeth 515 Posted August 8, 2016 I've been using Ramen power for my broth. It actually has Protein in it. Plus, I think it tastes better than Swanson chicken broth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigViffer 3,544 Posted August 9, 2016 I've been using Ramen power for my broth. It actually has Protein in it. Plus, I think it tastes better than Swanson chicken broth.< /p>I cannot find this online, would you post a link? Sent from my phone, please forgive brevity and misspelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gina171 626 Posted August 9, 2016 I'm looking for them, too, at the grocery store, but no luck yet. Has anyone in North Carolina found them? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiraeth 515 Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) I've been using Ramen power for my broth. It actually has Protein in it. Plus, I think it tastes better than Swanson chicken broth.< /p>I cannot find this online, would you post a link? Sent from my phone, please forgive brevity and misspelling I didn't find it in a link. It's on the packet. Each packet has 4g of Protein. It's not much, but it's something. Some of that protein could be coming from the eggs that it takes to make the noodles. But I'm sure theirs at least some protein in the powder. Edited August 9, 2016 by Hiraeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiraeth 515 Posted August 9, 2016 I'm looking for them, too, at the grocery store, but no luck yet. Has anyone in North Carolina found them? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Found what? The Swanson flavors, or the Ramen? Try asking a store associate where they are. They're usually in the aisle with Soups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigViffer 3,544 Posted August 9, 2016 Oh! You meant ramen POWDER! The seasoning packet! I thought there was a Protein product called ramen power. Nevermind. Sent from my phone, please forgive brevity and misspelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gina171 626 Posted August 9, 2016 I'm looking for them, too, at the grocery store, but no luck yet. Has anyone in North Carolina found them? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Found what? The Swanson flavors, or the Ramen? Try asking a store associate where they are. They're usually in the aisle with Soups. The Swanson flavored broths. Did a search on their website and found 2 stores within 45 min drive that likely have them. Will check it out this week! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anabean 21 Posted August 10, 2016 The broth can also be purchased through Amazon, but it large packs :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perksgirl 18 Posted August 11, 2016 I tried the Mexican Torilla great Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dede_mont 105 Posted August 12, 2016 Following Sent from my LG-H343 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
