Look for nutrition information on the label. Put less salt on your food at the table. Eat more fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. These foods are low in sodium. Use herbs and spices to add flavor to your meals.
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.