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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Reduce sodium in your diet

A high-sodium diet can lead to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, asthma and strokes. Here's how you can cut down salt from your diet. 

- Avoid canned, processed foods because they contain a high amount of sodium. 

- Reduce consumption of salty snacks like chips, chivda, salted nuts and food accompaniments like pickles and papads.
- Prepare fresh soup, beans, pastas instead of canned ones.
- Processed meats like bacon, ham and salami, etc, have high sodium content, so avoid them.
- Reduce your consumption of soya sauce, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, etc.
- Curb the habit of using the salt shaker every time you eat.
- Street food is generally salty, avoid asking the vendor for salt.
- Avoid Chinese cuisine and fast foods like pizzas, burgers and fries.