Remove extra fat. Use diet margarine instead of butter. Drink low-fat or skim milk. Limit the number of eggs you eat to three or four a week and choose liver only now and then. Too much salt may worsen high blood pressure.
Many foods contain salt.
But there is also hidden salt in many foods, such as cheeses, salad dressings, and canned soups. People with diabetes should eat less sugar. One 12-ounce can of regular soft drink has nine teaspoons of sugar. Finally, good advice is to stay away from alcohol. If you like an alcoholic drink now and then, ask your dietitian for advice.