developing high blood pressure and related cardiovascular diseases. You also should monitor your sodium intake and limit high-sodium foods while increasing high-potassium foods in your diet.
These additional practices will also help you cut back on salt:
- Eat more vegetables and fruit. They are generally low in sodium and high in potassium.
- Avoid eating large portions of baked goods. Many people underestimate the amount of sodium contained in baking soda or baking powder.
- When eating at restaurants, ask for no salt in your food and order lower sodium options when available. Do not add salt to prepared food.
