Guidelines For A Low-Sodium Diet

Low Sodium Diet

Table salt is the main source of sodium. An average American consumes five to six teaspoons of salt per day. This is 20 times more than the body requires. Your body actually needs 1/4 teaspoon of salt per day. Although sodium is naturally found in foods, a lot of it can be added during processing or preparation. Even foods that don't taste salty, many foods may still contain high amounts of sodium. Cans, processed foods, and convenience foods can contain large amounts of sodium. Fast food restaurants often serve sodium-rich foods. Use malegra 200 and kamagra 100 for best ED.

A common goal for reducing sodium intake is to consume less than 2,000 mg of sodium daily.

Salt Reduction Guidelines

Reduce salt intake and eliminate salty foods. Sea salt is not better than regular salt.
Low sodium foods are recommended. There are many salt-free and reduced-salt products available. Low sodium is 140 mg per serving.
Sometimes salt substitutes are made from potassium. Make sure to read the label. Before you use salt substitutes if you have a low potassium diet, make sure to consult your doctor.
Use your imagination to season your food with herbs, spices, lemon, ginger, vinegar, and pepper. Take the salt shaker off the table .Nizagara 100mg can be used for men's health.
Home-cooked meals are more popular. Natural sodium levels are lower when you cook from scratch than with instant or boxed meals.
Softened water is not recommended for drinking and cooking, as it can contain added salt.
Avoid sodium-containing medications such as Bromo Seltzer or Alka Seltzer.
Food composition books, which show how much sodium is in foods, are available for more information. You can also find amounts online at www.calorieking.com

High-Sodium Foods

Can be smoked, cured, salted, or canned meat, fish, or poultry, including bacon, cold cuts and sausages, frankfurters or sausages, sardines or caviar, and anchovies
Frrozen-baked meats and meals, such as burritos or pizza
Canned entrees such as raviolis, chili, and spam are available in cans.
Salted nuts
Can beans with salt added

Low-Sodium Alternatives

Fresh or frozen beef, lamb and pork, poultry, fish, and other seafood
Eggs and egg replacements
Peanut butter with low-sodium
Beans and dry peas (not canned).
Cans of low-sodium canned salmon
Cans of canned poultry or fish can be dried and packed with water or oil.

Dairy Products

High-Sodium Foods

Buttermilk
Cheese spreads, sauces, and regular cheeses.
Cottage cheese

Low-Sodium Alternatives

Ice cream, milk, yogurt, and ice-cream
Low-sodium cheeses, cream cheese, ricotta cheese and mozzarella

Soups

High-Sodium Foods

Dehydrated and canned soups, broths and bouillons are all available.
Cup of noodles with seasoned ramen mix

Low-Sodium Alternatives

Soups, broth, and bouillon with low-sodium dehydrated and canned soups are available in low-sodium cans and dehydrated options.
Homemade soups are made without salt

Bread, Cereals, and Grains

High-Sodium Foods

Bread and rolls with salted toppings
Quick breads, self rising flour, biscuit, waffle, and pancake mixes
Pizza, croutons, and salted crackers
Prepackaged processed mixes for pasta, potatoes, and rice

Low-Sodium Alternatives

Breads, bagels, and rolls without salted toppings
Muffins, most ready-to eat cereals
You can cook all rice and pasta.
Low-sodium flour tortillas, corn, and flour tortillas as well as noodles
Breadsticks and crackers with low-sodium ingredients
Pretzels, chips, and popcorn that are unsalted

High-Sodium Foods

Regular canned vegetables and juices
Olives, sauerkraut, sauerkraut, and other pickled vegetables
Vegetables with bacon, ham or salted pork
You can get packaged mixes such as au gratin or scalloped potatoes, frozen highbrows, and Tater Tots.
Tomato sauces, salsa, and pasta prepared commercially
Sodium regulates fluid balance and maintains blood volume. Too much sodium can raise blood pressure and lead to fluid retention. This could cause swelling in the legs, feet, and other health problems.

Low-Sodium Alternatives

Frozen and fresh vegetables, without sauces
Cans, sauces, and juices low in sodium
Frozen French fries, fresh potatoes, and instant mashed potato
Low-salt tomato juice or V-8 juice
Cans, frozen, and fresh fruits are all available
Dried fruits
To identify sodium-rich foods, read the ingredient labels. High-sodium foods contain 400 mg or more sodium. High sodium food additives are salt, brine, or any other item that contains sodium such as monosodium glutamate.

Fats, Desserts, And Sweets

High-Sodium Foods

Soy sauce, seasoning salt, and other sauces and marinades
Regular salad dressings in bottles, and regular salad dressings with bacon bits
Margarine or salted butter
Instant pudding and instant cake
Large quantities of mustard, ketchup, and ketchup

Low-Sodium Alternatives

Vinegar, unsalted Butter or Margarine
Vegetable oils, low sodium sauces, and salad dressings
Mayonnaise
All desserts without salt

This information has been reviewed by UCSF health professionals. This information is intended for education only. It does not replace advice from your doctor or any other health care provider. Talk to your provider if you have any questions.