Sodium (salt) is used everywhere, but unhealthy amounts are found frequently in fast food, pre-packaed foods and snacks, and meals from restaurant. Whether you are cooking from home or dining out, here are some solutions to save yourself from too much sodium.
Seven Sodium Reduction Tips
- When buying canned foods, look for “low sodium”, “sodium-free” or “no added salt” products.
- Check the % Daily Value (% DV) on the Nutrition Facts table to compare products and see if a product has a little or a lot of sodium.
- Enjoy more vegetables and fruit. Use fresh or frozen instead of canned whenever possible.
- Balance out your day. If you ate a high sodium restaurant meal today, make sure you eat a lower sodium meal at home.
- Enjoy milk, fortified soy beverages and yogurt because they are low in sodium.
- Buy low-sodium canned beans, peas and lentils.
- Rinse canned vegetables to lower the sodium.
