11 Tips To Reduce Added Sodium

Salt has been used for thousands of years to flavor and preserve foods. Many Americans eat a high sodium diet on a regular basis. Too much sodium can increase blood pressure due to increased fluid (water) to dilute the concentration in the blood and cells.

People eating a high potassium diet may be able to eat more sodium than a person eating a low potassium diet.

Added sodium from salt and other sodium based ingredients is common in most highly processed foods.

This video highlights foods high in sodium and how to reduce sodium in your diet.