Describe 3 ways you can reduce your sodium intake when eating out.
What will be an ideal response?
Choose fresh vegetables
Ask for low-sodium items
Choose unprocessed foods
Choose These Foods More Often
Grains: whole grains or enriched breads and cereals, plain rice, pasta
Vegetables: fresh and frozen plain (no sauce) vegetables
Fruits: fresh, canned, and frozen fruits
Dairy: low-fat milk, yogurt
Meats and substitutes: fresh or frozen lean meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, unsalted lean pork, eggs, tuna or salmon canned without added salt, canned and drained meat and poultry, unsalted nuts or seeds, dried peas, beans, lentils
Entrées: prepared from fresh ingredients or those labeled reduced sodium
Snack items: unsalted crackers, popcorn, pretzels, breadsticks
Seasonings and condiments: fresh and dried herbs, lemon juice, low sodium seasoning products
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