Buy: Fresh Vegetables
Skip: Canned Vegetables
Canned veggies, while convenient, are packed with salt to help with preservation. One way to help reduce the sodium load is to rinse the veggies out of the can or purchase fresh produce. This honey garlic green beans recipe is low in sodium and delicious.
Buy: Salt-Free Pretzels
Skip: Regular Pretzels
Given that pretzels are covered in large salt granules, they are certainly a high-sodium food. But there are ways to still enjoy these delicious snacks in a more balanced way. Whether that be asking for a salt-free soft pretzel at the ball game or making them at home and being very sparing with how much salt you sprinkle on top.