Buy: Sweet Pickles
Skip: Dill Pickles
Pickles are a common culprit when trying to pinpoint where the salt in your diet is coming from. However, not all pickles need to be of the dill variety—the sweeter the pickle, the less salt it contains. So give some bread and butter pickles a try or make a lower sodium pickle at home like these pickled bell peppers.
Make: Homemade Pizza
Skip: Frozen Pizza
From the crust to the sauce to the cheese on top, there are many reasons why pizza is loaded with sodium. But with some creativity, you can still enjoy this classic food, especially if you make it from scratch. This whole wheat veggie pizza is a great lower sodium option to try.