Excess sodium in your diet has been associated with high blood pressure, which in turn increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. Sodium is present in many convenience foods, and although the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute suggest you get 2.4 g of sodium per day, most people ingest much more. One tsp. of regular table salt contains 2.4 g of sodium. Pay attention to your daily diet so you’ll eat less sodium and keep your levels in check and your doctor happy.
Step 1
Eat natural foods that haven’t been processed, like fresh vegetables and fruits, and meats like chicken and beef.
Step 2
Choose canned goods and frozen foods that have no added salt, or are advertised as low sodium.
Step 3
Use seasonings for your food that are salt-free, such as fresh herbs and dried spices, to add flavor without extra sodium.
Step 4
Boil pasta without adding any salt to the water.
Step 5
Read food labels to keep track of how much sodium you’re ingesting. Look at the serving size on the label so you don’t end up increasing your sodium intake unintentionally.
Step 6
Rinse off certain canned foods, like tuna or vegetables, under cool water before you eat them, to remove some of the sodium.
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