Most people consume more salt than they need.
The current recommendation is to consume less than 2.4 grams (2,400 milligrams[mg] ) of sodium a day.
That equals 6 grams (about 1 teaspoon) of table salt a day.
For someone with high blood pressure, the doctor may advise eating less salt and sodium, as recent research has shown that people consuming diets of 1,500 mg of sodium had even better blood pressure lowering benefits.
These lower-sodium diets also can keep blood pressure from rising and help blood pressure medicines work better.
Buy fresh, plain frozen, or canned "with no salt added" vegetables.
Use fresh poultry, fish, and lean meat, rather than canned or processed types.
Use herbs, spices, and salt free seasoning blends in cooking and at the table.
Choose "convenience" foods that are lower in sodium.
Cut back on frozen dinners, mixed dishes such as pizza, packaged mixes, canned soups or broths, and salad dressings — these often have a lot of sodium.
Rinse canned foods, such as tuna, to remove some sodium.
Add less salt at the table and in cooking.
Cook with low salt ingredients.
Use fewer sauces, mixes, and "instant" products this includes flavored rices, pasta, and cereal, which usually have salt added
Rinse salt from canned foods.
Limit smoked, cured, or processed beef, pork, or poultry.
Food labels can help you choose foods lower in sodium, as well as calories, saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol.
Processed foods account for most of the sodium and salt consumed.
Reducing salt in the diet can lower blood pressure.
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