Buy: Swiss
Skip: Cheddar
Cheese is a common culprit for driving up daily sodium intake, but not all cheeses are the same in terms of salt content. Swiss cheese is actually the lowest sodium cheese and can often be substituted for other cheeses in dishes. Plain Greek yogurt, avocado and potato can also be great creamy substitutes in dishes calling for cheese, too.
Make: Homemade Ketchup
Skip: Store-Bought Condiments
All condiments are usually loaded with salt as a preservative and flavoring agent. They can really increase your overall sodium intake when eaten in large quantities, like ketchup often is. This spicy ketchup recipe is a great alternative as it’s much lower in sodium than the store-bought stuff.