Eat Less Sodium: Quick Tips

Most people eat much more sodium (salt) than they need. Too much sodium increases your risk of high blood pressure and other heart problems. Use these tips to help lower the sodium in your diet.
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Prepare your meals with less sodium.
- If you buy canned foods (like vegetables, beans, or fish), choose low sodium varieties.
- If you use canned foods that aren't low sodium, rinse them before eating to wash away some of the salt.
- Use unsalted butter or soft margarine.
- Don't add salt to the water when you cook pasta or rice.
- Try different herbs and spices to flavor your food instead of salt.
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Prepare your meals with less sodium.
- If you buy canned foods (like vegetables, beans, or fish), choose low sodium varieties.
- If you use canned foods that aren't low sodium, rinse them before eating to wash away some of the salt.
- Use unsalted butter or soft margarine.
- Don't add salt to the water when you cook pasta or rice.
- Try different herbs and spices to flavor your food instead of salt.
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