Question 1

How much sodium should I eat per day?

Accepted Answer

The recommended daily limit is 2,300mg (about 1 teaspoon of salt). For people with high blood pressure, 1,500mg is recommended. Most Americans consume 3,400mg or more. Reducing sodium can lower blood pressure within weeks.

Question 2

What foods are naturally low in sodium?

Accepted Answer

Fresh fruits and vegetables, unprocessed meats, plain grains, and legumes are naturally low in sodium. Avoid processed foods, canned soups, deli meats, cheese, and restaurant meals, which are major sodium sources.

Question 3

How do I reduce sodium in my diet?

Accepted Answer

Cook at home using fresh ingredients, use herbs and spices instead of salt, rinse canned beans and vegetables, choose 'no salt added' products, and limit processed foods. Your taste buds adapt to less salt within 2-3 weeks.

Question 4

Does low sodium food taste bland?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Use flavor enhancers like garlic, onion, lemon, vinegar, herbs (basil, oregano, thyme), and spices (cumin, paprika, pepper). These add flavor without sodium. Your palate adjusts, and you'll start tasting the natural flavors of food.

Question 5

Is sea salt healthier than table salt?

Accepted Answer

No, sea salt and table salt have the same amount of sodium by weight. Sea salt may have trace minerals, but the amounts are negligible. The key is reducing total sodium intake, regardless of the source.

#	Food	Sodium	Calories	Protein	Carbs
1	CherriesBest	0mg	71 cal	1g	16.2g
2	Raspberries	0mg	57 cal	1g	12.9g
3	Plantain	0mg	130 cal	1.2g	29.2g
4	Corn	0mg	85 cal	2.8g	14.7g
5	Brown Rice	0mg	366 cal	7.3g	76.7g
6	Almonds	0mg	586 cal	6g	6.1g
7	Sunflower Seeds	0mg	609 cal	18.9g	24.5g
8	Pecans	0mg	750 cal	10g	12.7g
9	Macadamia Nuts	0mg	712 cal	7.8g	24.1g
10	Hazelnuts	0mg	628 cal	15g	16.7g
11	Bell Pepper	0mg	23 cal	0.7g	4.8g
12	Zucchini	0mg	19 cal	1g	3.3g
13	Olive Oil	0mg	889 cal	0g	0g
14	Coconut Oil	0mg	889 cal	0g	0g
15	Avocado Oil	0mg	884 cal	0g	0g
16	Sesame Oil	0mg	884 cal	0g	0g
17	Canola Oil	0mg	900 cal	0g	0g
18	Ghee	0mg	900 cal	0g	0g
19	Vegetable Oil	0mg	900 cal	0g	0g
20	Peanut Oil	0mg	900 cal	0g	0g

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