Sodium is a part of salt. Sodium is also found in other substances in foods. Most of the sodium in your diet comes from salt already in foods you buy and salt you add to food in cooking or at the table. Eating less salt and sodium may be better for your heart and your blood pressure. Sodium is also found in many seasonings like soy sauce, garlic salt, and onion salt.
Many foods now contain less sodium.
This table shows the range of sodium in some types of foods. This main dish is low in fat and sodium. Mix the rest of the ingredients together and pour the mixture over chicken. Heat the mixture until it boils, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook over low heat until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. This easy fruit dessert has no added sugar.