Look for foods with a little sodium as possible. Don't judge sodium by taste. At McDonald's, the French fries have less sodium than any of the sandwiches. Some salty foods, such as potato chips, have no more sodium than breakfast cereals or bread. Eat at least three servings of vegetables at dinner each night and two servings of fruit as snacks each day.
Experts recommend four or five servings of vegetables and four or five servings of fruit a day.
Amazingly, on any given day, half of all Americans eat no fruit at all. For many people, the easiest way to get enough is to have three servings of vegetables at dinner and squeeze in a couple of servings of fruits as snacks. Saut spinach, broccoli, etc., in a little olive oil and garlic. Steam or microwave Brussels sprouts, green beans, asparagus or broccoli and coat with lemon juice, mustard and a touch of oil. Bake a sweet potato until it's soft and caramelized inside.