10 Easy Ways to Reduce Sodium
Who needs the salt shaker? Not you when you make these easy changes in the kitchen.
By Anne Cain, R.D., MyRecipes, Tuscan Bean and Wilted Arugula Salad
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Cook dried beans instead of using canned.
The convenience of using canned beans comes with a price–a sodium price. For a low-sodium alternative, replace canned beans with dried. One pound of dried beans (about 2 cups) is equal to 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups of cooked beans.
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Shaking the Salt Habit -
Use fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned. -
Replace bottled salad dressings with homemade. -
Simmer a pot of homemade soup instead of eating canned. -
Roast your own chicken instead of relying on deli rotisserie chicken. -
Cook dried beans instead of using canned. -
Punch up flavor with herbs and spices instead of salt.
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