Thanks for the replies. I found them all very helpful.

Yes, I'm using the Morton Salt Substitute and I take two meds for BP: Enalapril being one and Metoprolol being the other. So I will check with the Dr. about using a salt substitute while taking Enalapril. I have been eating mainly fresh meats like fresh chicken, beef and pork, but was hoping I could endulge with ham, bacon and salami, etc. but wasn't really sure how the sodium fit into the picture on this new way of eating. And as I mentioned, I was worried about the sodium in cheese since I've eaten a lot more cheese than normal.

My BP has come down a bit since starting the diet; hopefully it will continue to drop so I won't worry about the sodium issue. (And would love to get off the meds at some point.)

Again, thanks to all, and I'm so glad to have found this forum!

Rick