While it's best not to shake salt on all your food, most sodium in American diets comes from processed foods and snacks. To reduce sodium in your diet, the Mayo Clinic recommends cutting back on these foods or eliminating them:
* Canned soup and dry soup mixes
* Processed meats such as deli items, and hot dogs
* Prepackaged dinners, side dishes
* Seasoning mixes, soy and Worcestershire sauces
* Snack foods such as chips
* Instant cooked cereals
When purchasing canned or processed foods, check the label for sodium content.
