It’s important for everyone to keep the amount of salt in their diets down to a minimum. For some, it may be especially beneficial to help control high blood pressure. To start cutting back, try these tips:

• Opt for fresh vegetables, poultry and meat instead of canned or processed items whenever practical. Three-quarters fo your sodium intake comes from processed foods.
• Use the nutrition facts panel to scout out lower-sodium options of favorite foods. You would be surprised how much sodium content varies among brands.
• Choose reduced-sodium soups, canned vegetables and frozen foods.
• Season food using pepper, herbs, spices and salt substitutes instead of salt.

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