Personal Best Health Wellness - Low Sodium Diet

• Limit processed foods, which are usually high in sodium. Eat more fruits, vegetables and other low-sodium foods instead.
• Drain and rinse canned vegetables before preparing them. They’ll keep a little of their salty flavor, but you’ll rinse away about a third of the sodium, according to the USDA.
• Try packaged foods labeled as low sodium.
• Season vegetables, poultry and fish with lemon juice rather than salt.
• Try cooking with salt-free seasonings, such as vinegar and herbs.
• Prepare plain brown or white rice instead of flavored rice mixes. Flavor with herbs or olive oil.
• Snack on “lightly salted” popcorn and pretzels and "no-salt-added" peanuts.

Remember: Try adding these tips gradually to get used to a lower-salt life. You’ll eat healthier without sacrificing taste.