Cutting Back on Sodium

We often get caught up in looking for low-fat and low-carb options while completely overlooking the amount of sodium a certain dish may have.  It's important to pay close attention to how much salt you are taking in.  Meals that are high in protein are often times high in sodium as well.  Pay close attention to how meat is marinated and how much sodium is present.  Below are a few tips in cutting back on your sodium intake.  Consider using these tips to your benefit and cleaning up part of your diet in the process.

1. Mix low-sodium foods with regular foods

2. Add pepper, rather than salt, to a dish that needs more flavor

3. Switch to kosher salt.  (coarser salt means less sodium per unit value)

4. Be on the lookout for non-salt sources of sodium (MSG, sodium citrate, baking soda, etc)

5. Drink water over sports drinks

6. Eat regular potato chips over flavored potato chips

7. Use lemon juice as a marinade or to add flavor


8. Eat potassium to counter the sodium you do take in