Live Life with Less Salt

Tips for Flavoring Food without Adding Sodium:

• Beef: Bay leaf, marjoram, nutmeg, onion, pepper, sage, thyme
• Pork: Garlic, onion, sage, pepper, oregano
• Chicken: Ginger, marjoram, oregano, paprika, poultry seasoning, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme
• Fish: Curry powder, dill, dry mustard, lemon juice, marjoram, paprika, pepper
• Lamb: Curry powder, garlic, rosemary, mint
• Carrots: Cinnamon, cloves, marjoram, nutmeg, rosemary, sage
• Corn: Cumin, curry powder, onion, paprika, parsley
• Green Beans: Dill, curry powder, lemon juice, marjoram, oregano, tarragon, thyme
• Tomatoes: Basil, bay leaf, dill, marjoram, onion, oregano, parsley, pepper

Tips for Reducing Salt Intake in Your Life:

• Buy fresh, plain frozen, or canned “with no salt added” vegetables.
• Use fresh poultry, fish, and lean meat, rather than canned or processed meats.
• Use herbs, spices, and salt-free seasoning blends for cooking and at table.
• Cook rice, pasta, and hot cereal without salt. Cut back on instant or flavored rice, pasta, and cereal mixes, which usually have added salt.
• Choose “convenience” foods sparingly and selectively. Choose those low in sodium. Cut back on frozen dinners, pizza, packaged mixes, canned soups or broths, and salad dressings.
• Rinse canned foods such as tuna and vegetables, to remove some sodium.
• Choose ready-to-eat breakfast cereals that are low in sodium.
• Select frozen meats carefully being wary of injected fluids containing sodium.