Low-Sodium Seasonings

Sodium is one component of salt.  Salt is an additive to limit, especially if you have high blood pressure, are sensitive to sodium, or have congestive heart failure.  Sodium is easy to come across in foods at the grocery store.  Choose seasonings and condiments lower in sodium.  Below is a list of high-sodium seasonings to limit and those that are lower in sodium.

High-Sodium Seasonings & Condiments-

· Alfredo sauce, soup, and other packaged sauce mixes
· Barbecue, taco, and steak sauce
· Dry salad dressing mixes
· Garlic, onion, and celery salt
· Imitation bacon bits
· Meat tenderizers and sauces
· Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
· Mustard, prepared horseradish sauce, and ketchup
· Pickle relish
· Salt, seasoned salt, kosher salt, and sea salt
· Soy, Worcestershire, and teriyaki sauces
· Tartar, fish, and cocktail sauce

Low-Sodium Seasonings-

· Chives
· Cinnamon
· Cloves
· Curry powder
· Garlic (minced, powdered, or freshly chopped)
· Ginger
· Mace
· Nutmeg
· Lemon
· Onion (dried, powdered, or freshly chopped)
· Vinegar