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Low sodium diet advice

One common recommendation to improve your eating habits is to adopt a low sodium diet. Using a low sodium approach to eating is beneficial for a variety of reasons; however, the primary reason individuals often begin eating this way is because it helps to reduce high blood pressure.

Eating a low sodium diet does not need to be difficult though, as long as you keep a few tips in mind.

First, you should try and stay away from any pre-packaged or canned foods as much as possible. These often have a great deal of added salt to them and would not be appropriate on such an approach.

Secondly, be sure to be aware of hidden salt contained in some places where you would typically not find it. Examples of this would be in chocolate pudding, cereals (Bran Flakes is a great example), and in cottage cheese and some other dairy products.

Limiting your condiment intake will also aid with the reduction of salt because often these can get high as well. Any thing that has a sodium base you know will be relatively high in salt.

Finally, look for some low-salt products of your favourite foods. More and more people are starting to adopt this way of eating and because of this, manufacturers are starting to take notice and make products that these individuals can use. By purchasing such products, it will make sticking with your plan that much easier.



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