Even if you never touch the salt shaker, sodium can sneak into your diet in surprising ways. <\/p>\n
Actually, more than 70% of the sodium Americans eat comes from packaged, prepared and restaurant foods, not the salt shaker. That’s why the most important step toward cutting back on sodium<\/a> is starting to cook more at home. Preparing your own food gives you full control over what goes into it, and allows you to use less salt while keeping meals satisfying and delicious.<\/p>\n This three-day plan is filled with some of my favorite recipes that highlight how easy \u2014\u00a0and flavorful \u2014\u00a0lower-sodium eating can be.<\/p>\n Each day delivers under 1,500 milligrams of sodium \u2014 the recommended daily max for adults is less than 2,300 milligrams \u2014 and packs in plenty of potassium, fiber and antioxidants.<\/p>\n Day 1<\/p>\n Breakfast<\/p>\n Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Bake<\/a> with a side of Greek yogurt<\/p>\n Lunch<\/p>\n Lentil Vegetable Soup<\/a> with a side salad (extra virgin olive oil and vinegar or fresh lemon) and low-sodium crackers or pita<\/p>\n Snack<\/p>\n Single-Serve Apple Nachos<\/a><\/p>\n Dinner<\/p>\n Pumpkin Turkey Chili<\/a><\/p>\n Day 2<\/p>\n Breakfast<\/p>\n Banana Bread Overnight Oats<\/a><\/p>\n Lunch<\/p>\n Mediterranean Quinoa Salad<\/a> with grilled chicken or salmon<\/p>\n Snack<\/p>\n Pumpkin Banana Pudding <\/a>with unsalted almonds<\/p>\n Dinner<\/p>\n Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken and Vegetables<\/a> with the option to add one smart starch (half-cup cooked brown rice, quinoa or whole grain pasta, or a fist-size portion of white or sweet potato)<\/p>\n Day 3<\/p>\n Breakfast<\/p>\n Cabbage and Eggs Skillet (Quick & Easy)<\/a> with an orange or grapefruit<\/p>\n Lunch<\/p>\n Creamy Tuna Salad with Grapes<\/a> with vegetables and low-salt crackers<\/p>\n Snack<\/p>\n Single-Serve Jumbo Oatmeal Cookie<\/a><\/p>\n Dinner<\/p>\n