Five Ways to Cut Salt

Five Ways to Cut Salt

1. Use spices that don't contain sodium Fresh herbs, garlic powder or fresh garlic, onion flakes (not onion salt), dry mustard, corlander, lemon mint, cumin, chili, curry, rosemary, thyme, basil, bay leaves, ginger, hot pepper, pepper, chives, and parsley.

2. Make your own salad dressing Use flavored vinegars instead of salt for extra taste.

3. Eat more fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables Buy sodium-reduced canned vegetables. Use fresh potatoes rather than instant, fresh cucumber instead of pickles. Add spices and herbs instead of salt to water in which you cook vegetables.

4. Eat fresh or frozen fish Try to avoid canned or dried varieties, choose sliced roast beef or chicken instead of bologna, salami, or other processed meat.

5. Re-educate your taste buds Taste foods before adding salt. Cook from scratch instead of packages. Adapt your favourite recipes by using half the amount of salt called for.

Five ways to cut salt