Where sodium hides
Most dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant foods rather than the salt shaker: breads, soups, deli meats, sauces and snacks.
Read the label
Check the Nutrition Facts for sodium per serving and the % Daily Value. Five percent or less is low; twenty percent or more is high.
Practical tips
Rinse canned beans, choose low-sodium versions, flavor food with lemon, garlic and herbs, and compare brands of the same product.
Next steps
Public health bodies such as the CDC offer sodium guidance. Your clinician can advise what limit suits you.
Health note: This article is for education only and is not medical advice. Melonex is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and is not a substitute for medical care or prescribed medication. Talk with your doctor before starting a new routine.