Most people eat much more sodium (salt) than they need. This can
lead to health problems like high blood pressure. When you go
food shopping, keep these tips in mind for reducing the sodium
in your diet: - Choose fresh instead of processed foods when you
can. - Use the Nutrition Facts Label to check the amount of
sodium. Look for foods with 5% Daily Value (DV) or less. A
sodium content of 20% DV or more is high. - Look for foods
labeled “low sodium,” “reduced sodium,” or “no salt added.” Take
the list below with you the next time you go food shopping.
Vegetables and Fruits Choose fresh or frozen vegetables and
fruits when possible. - Any fresh fruits, like apples, oranges,
or bananas - Any fresh vegetables, like spinach, carrots, or
broccoli - Frozen vegetables without added sauce - Canned
vegetables that are low in sodium or have no salt added - Low
sodium vegetable juice - Frozen or dried fruit (unsweetened) -
Canned fruit (packed in water or 100% juice) Breads, Cereals,
and Grains Compare labels to find pr