How to reduce salt intake?

Question

Hi does anyone have any suggestions of salt substitute, I need to reduce my intake or eliminate it all together.

Answer 1

Try eating without adding salt to anything. I quit along time ago and now, I can't stand salty taste in my food. I even use saly free Ketchup.

Answer 2

i dont think there is really a substitue. try to take in foods with less salt. i cut out salt for a week and then i realized i HATE it. i have to pick off the salt on my pretzles.

Answer 3

eat less salty foods (i.e. chips, anchovies, processed foods like soups and tv dinners) and look for less sodium labeled foods.

you still use salt, but just use less of it and substitute it with some spices.

Answer 4

Take stock of the sources of salt in your diet, such as restaurant meals, salt-based condiments, and convenience foods. Some of these are really loaded with salt.

Read the labels when shopping. Look for lower sodium in cereals, crackers, pasta sauces, canned vegetables, or any foods with low-salt options.

If you think your meals are high in sodium, balance them by adding high-potassium foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.

Ask about salt added to food, especially at restaurants. Most restaurant chefs will omit salt when requested.

If you need to salt while cooking, add the salt at the end; you will need to add much less. The longer the food cooks, the more the salty flavor is muted and at the end, the final taste is on the top layer.