1.Read the Ingredients
Sodium isn’t always listed as “salt” on a food package. Other words to look out for include saline, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium chloride, sodium nitrate, and monosodium glutamate (MSG.) The closer an item is to the front of the list, the more that food contains.
2.Frozen Meals
While they’re convenient — just pop into the microwave and go! — frozen meals are often high in sodium. Aim for no more than two or three each week. And when choosing frozen meals, compare labels. Find ones you like that have 600 mg of sodium or less.
