Initiative for a Healthy Weight

Nutrition

Tips for Reducing Salt and Increasing Potassium Intake

• Processed meats and fresh chicken, turkey, and pork that have been enhanced with a salt-containing solution also have added sodium.
• Some food product labels say “no salt added” or “low sodium.”
• Foods with less than 140 mg sodium per serving can be labeled as low sodium foods.
• Use the Nutrition Facts label to choose foods with less sodium.
• Some products that may vary widely in sodium content include frozen dinners, packaged mixes, cereals, cheese, breads, soups, salad dressings, and sauces.
• Prepare more foods from fresh ingredients, because most sodium in the food supply comes from packaged foods.
• Increase your daily intake of fruits and vegetables to increase potassium.