Unsalted popcorn or low-sodium chips and pretzels.Whole-grain hot or cold breakfast cereals with no added sugars, like oatmeal or shredded wheat.Whole-wheat or whole-grain pasta and couscous.Whole grains like brown or wild rice, quinoa, or barley.Compare labels to find products with less sodium. Frozen, canned, or dried fruits with no added sugarsĮven foods that don’t taste very salty, like bread or tortillas, can still add a lot of sodium to your plate.Canned vegetables that are low in sodium or have no salt added - you can rinse them off to remove some of the sodium.Frozen vegetables without added butter or sauce.Any fresh vegetables, such as broccoli, sweet potatoes, beets, okra, spinach, peppers, carrots, and edamame.Any fresh fruits, such as apples, berries, oranges, mangoes, and bananas.Vegetables and Fruitsīuy plenty of vegetables and fruits, like: Take the list below with you the next time you go food shopping to help you choose foods that are lower in sodium. Look for foods labeled “low sodium” or “no salt added”.Use the Nutrition Facts label to check the amount of sodium, and try to choose products with 5% Daily Value (DV) or less - 20% DV or more is high.Choose fresh foods instead of processed or prepared foods when you can.To lower the amount of sodium in your diet, follow these tips when you go food shopping: This can lead to health problems like high blood pressure. Most people eat much more sodium (salt) than they need.