Food and Nutrition
February is American Heart Month
Take care of your heart by reducing salt/sodium intake. Ways to reduce sodium:
1. Use garlic, herbs, spices, citrus, or vinegars instead of salt to add flavor to your food.
2. Drain and rinse canned vegetables and beans.
3. Try lower sodium versions of foods such as low-sodium broth, soups, or tomato-based sauces.
4. At restaurants avoid adding salt to foods, watch out for words such as smoked or cured, and control portion sizes.
