Cut Back on Sodium
- Look at Nutrition Facts labels and try to choose prepared foods that have less than 5% of the Daily Value of sodium per serving.
- Use fresh poultry, fish, and lean meat, rather than canned, smoked, or processed.
- Choose fresh or frozen vegetables that have no added salt.
- Rinse canned foods to remove some of the sodium.
- Add less salt—or none—when cooking.
- Use reduced-sodium bouillon, dressings, and sauces like soy sauce.
- Use fresh herbs and buy spices and blends without added salt.
- Cook at home instead of eating out, when possible. But when eating out, ask that no extra salt be added to your food.
🍎 Health Hack: Put the Brakes on Sodium
By Ray Calabrese
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