How do I cut back on salt in a simple way?
Compare labels and try one change that fits your food.
Much of the sodium we eat comes from packaged or prepared food. Sodium is a mineral found in salt. Cutting table salt is only one way to use less.
Compare the sodium for the same amount of food. In a made-up example, two soups have 300 mg and 500 mg per cup. The first has 200 mg less per cup.
ChatGPT can suggest flavor swaps, such as herbs in place of added salt. Check the actual pack and your own food needs.
- Choose one food you buy often, such as soup.
- Check both serving sizes before comparing the sodium.
- Try a swap you like and can afford. Keep any diet plan from your care team.
- Check with your care team before using a salt substitute if you have kidney disease. Some contain potassium.
Suggest three ways to add flavor to plain rice without added salt. Use herbs, spices or lemon. Do not suggest salt substitutes. Keep each idea to one short line.
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'Reduced sodium' does not always mean low sodium. Read the amount for the portion you will eat.
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