Thursday, May 15, 2008

Reduce salts Effortlessly

  • Buy vegetables that are fresh, frozen, or canned "with no salt added."
  • Use fresh poultry, fish, and lean meat, rather than canned or processed types.
  • Use herbs, spices, and salt-free seasoning blends in cooking and at the table.
  • Cook rice, pasta, and hot cereals without salt. Cut back on instant or flavored rice, pasta, and cereal mixes.
  • Choose convenience foods that are lower in sodium. Cut back on frozen dinners, packaged mixes, canned soups or broths, and salad dressings.
  • Rinse canned foods, such as tuna, to remove some sodium.
  • When available,low sodium , reduced sodium or no added versions buy of foods.
  • Choose breakfast cereals that are lower in sodium.
  • Snack on fruits and vegetables instead of chips.