Healthy Food: Tips To Reduce Sodium with Modify Recipes

Modify recipes:
* Omit salt from recipes. Start by cutting amount of salt in half.
* Use lemon juice, vinegar, and herbs and spices to enhance flavor.
* Replace salt- and sodium-containing ingredients with lower sodium alternatives.

When eating out:
* Ask how foods are prepared. Ask that foods be prepared without added salt, MSG, or salt-containing ingredients. Most restaurants are willing to accommodate your request.
* Know the terms that indicate high sodium: pickled, soy sauce, in broth, cured.
* Move the salt shaker away.
* Limit such condiments as mustard, ketchup, pickles, and sauces with salt-containing ingredients.
* Choose fruits or vegetables, instead of salty snack foods.