How to Eat Less Salt at Home
When you eat at home:
• Don’ t add salt to food when you cook or eat.
• Season foods with herbs and seasonings that do not contain salt.
• Make or choose low-sodium sauces, salad dressings, breads and desserts.
• Avoid instant foods that come in a bag or box.
• Rinse canned foods( even canned fish) before cooking and eating them.
Read food labels and choose foods that contain less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.
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