Eat Foods Lower in Sodium

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You can reduce sodium in your daily eating plan. These foods, without added salt, are OK for a moderate-sodium diet.

Meat, poultry, fish — All fresh or frozen lean meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, unsalted lean pork, egg whites, water-packed tuna, canned salmon without added salt

Meat substitutes — Unsalted nuts or seeds; low-sodium peanut butter; dried peas, beans and lentils

Main dish items — Homemade dishes without added salt or vegetables canned without added salt as ingredients; unsalted fat-free broth, low-sodium bouillon, low-sodium commercial canned soups, homemade soups without added salt or canned vegetables as ingredients

Dairy products — Fat-free or low-fat milk; low-sodium, low-fat cheeses; low-fat yogurt

Vegetable products — Fresh, frozen or low-sodium canned products, low-sodium tomato juice and other low-sodium vegetable juices, unsalted potato chips

Bread products — Whole grains or enriched breads and cereals; unsalted crackers, popcorn, pretzels, breadsticks

Miscellaneous — Pepper, spices, flavorings, vinegar, lemon juice, ketchup and mustard with no added salt, low-sodium pickles, fresh ground horseradish, hot pepper sauce, garlic and onion powders, all fruits and fruit juices, low-sodium commercial salad dressings, homemade salad dressings without added salt, regular margarines or oils

Get the basics of a heart-healthy diet with the D.A.S.H. (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating planThis link is provided for convenience only, and is not an endorsement or assurance of the entity or any product or service.


This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 04/07/09.


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