Salt is hiding in your food and more than 70% of dietary sodium is found in processed and packaged foods like:
Frozen meals
Soups
Canned or pickled foods
Snack foods like chips or popcorn
Deli meats
Deli cheeses
Salad dressings, sauces and condiments
Breads, crackers and cereals
Cook with less salt by adding more:
Onion and garlic powder
Spices like rosemary, chives and thyme
Lemon juice
Orange zest
Red wine vinegar
Salsa
Chili powder
Mushrooms
What about sea salt?
Sea salt has a stronger flavor and a more rugged crystal than table salt, but they still contain the same amount of sodium by weight. One is not healthier than the other.
A word about salt substitutes:
Salt substitutes replace sodium with potassium. This can be a good alternative if you have high blood pressure that is sensitive to sodium but can be dangerous for those who have kidney or liver disease. Be sure to talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes.