How To Reduce Sodium Intake Quickly and Easily
Most of us should eat no more than 1,500 mg of sodium a day. We average, however, 3,500 to 5,000 mg daily. Check out how easily you can shave 1,000+ mg of sodium off your daily diet in no time.
(And Hardly Notice You’ve Done It)
Most of us should be eating no more than 1,500 mg of sodium a day. We average, however, 3,500 to 5,000 mg daily.
How To Reduce Sodium Intake
Below are some easy switches that will show you how to reduce sodium intake. They can help shave 1,000+ mg of sodium off your daily diet in no time.
Instead of… |
Enjoy… |
|---|---|
| Corn Flakes 290 mg of sodium (1 cup) |
Oatmeal 2 mg of sodium (1 cup cooked) |
| Beef Jerky 886 mg of sodium (2 pieces) |
Grapes 2 mg of sodium (1 cup) |
| Aunt Annie’s Soft Pretzel 1060 mg of sodium |
Baked Potato 17 mg of sodium |
| McDonald’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich 1440 mg of sodium |
Corn on the Cob 6 mg of sodium (2 ears) |
| Cottage Cheese 918 mg of sodium (1 cup) |
Nonfat Yogurt with Fresh Strawberries 120 mg of sodium (1 cup yogurt + ½ cup berries) |
| Newman’s Own Low-Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette 950 mg of sodium (2 ounces) |
Balsamic Vinegar 2 mg of sodium (2 ounces) |
| Pepperidge Farm Whole-Wheat Bread 230 mg of sodium (2 slices) |
Ezekiel Low-Sodium Whole-Wheat Bread 0 mg of sodium (2 slices) |
| Louis Rich Smoked Turkey Breast 721 mg of sodium (1 serving) |
Fresh Turkey Breast, Roasted 63 mg of sodium (1 serving) |
| Olive Garden’s Tour of Italy Entree 3830 mg of sodium |
Pasta With Fresh Pritikin Marinara Sauce 25 mg of sodium |