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| | | Sodium is a natural element that your body needs to function normally. It helps your body regulate your blood pressure, absorb other nutrients, and maintain fluid balance. Sodium naturally occurs in a wide range of foods, including vegetables, dairy, and meat. | | However, most of our sodium intake comes from added sodium in packaged and prepared food. Research suggests that diets rich in added salt may significantly increase blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and other chronic conditions. Thus, it may be necessary for some people to cut back on their sodium intake. Below, Leah Maschino, a registered dietitian at Healthline, shares her expert tips for making that happen. | | | | | | | Hope this helps!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
November 14, 2024 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | What are some tips for following a low sodium diet? | | | A: | Fast-food restaurants on every corner and salt shakers on every table — it can feel like all the food around us is filled with sodium. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or discouraged when trying to limit the amount of salt you eat, I hear you!
While it's challenging, it may help to remember that decreasing your sodium intake can be super beneficial for your health. Namely, it can lower your blood pressure and improve heart health. This is no small matter when you consider that 1 in 5 deaths resulted from heart disease in the United States in 2022.
When making changes to your diet, it can help to start slow. Instead of completely changing the way you eat, try implementing these four strategic changes: - Replace salt with spices, herbs, or salt-free seasonings.
- Cook more meals at home with fresh, flavorful ingredients.
- When buying processed foods, read nutrition labels and choose low sodium options.
- Rinse canned foods before eating them.
The National Kidney Foundation also suggests avoiding the foods below when following a low sodium diet: - ultra-processed foods
- salty snacks
- canned meals and frozen dinners
- high sodium sauces like teriyaki, soy, and barbecue
- cured foods like bacon, ham, and pickles
- deli meats, including pastrami, sausage, and corned beef
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