Low-sodium and DASH

Guidelines

Health Canada and the FDA suggest staying under 2,300 mg of sodium a day; the American Heart Association’s ideal is 1,500 mg. A food is “low in sodium” at 140 mg or less per serving, “very low” at 35 mg or less and “sodium-free” under 5 mg. Every recipe in this section has 140 mg or less per serving and no added salt. Look for “no salt added” on canned tomatoes, beans and broth.

Shown first on recipe cards here: Sodium, Potassium

For general information only. Not medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctor or dietitian, especially for kidney, liver or diabetes diets.