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For those who are sodium sensitive, excess salt intake can lead to dangerously high blood pressure. When you cut down on salt added to food, your taste will adjust. Add only small amounts of salt when cooking. Try flavor enhancers like spices and lemon juice instead of salt. Limit your intake of salty foods such as potato chips, salted popcorn, soy sauce, garlic salt, cheese, pickles, and cured meats.
Switch to "Lite" salt: It only has 40 percent of the sodium of regular salt and has increased potassium. But even "Lite" salt should be used sparingly, especially by people taking medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
When you see "sodium-free" or "low-sodium" on a label, here's just what it means:
Potassium
Potassium has been shown to help lower blood pressure. Bananas, other fruits, and vegetables are good sources. Potassium supplements require caution, especially if you have kidney failure or are taking ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, or potassium-retaining diuretics.
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