Read the "Nutrition Facts" Label to determine the amount of sodium in the foods you purchase. Avoid buying food products that contain more than 400 milligrams of sodium per serving.

Choose foods low in sodium. Foods low in sodium have less than 100 milligrams per serving, such as lean cuts of meat, hot cereals and fruits.

Try spices and herbs instead of salt to enhance the flavor of food. When cooking, be creative. Use low-sodium spices and seasonings instead of salt to make your meals come alive. If you salt your foods while cooking, or at the table, use small amounts. The taste for salt is acquired through habit. Give yourself a couple of months for your taste buds to adjust.

Limit your intake of salty foods. Try to avoid high-sodium snack foods such as salted peanuts, chips, crackers, pretzels and prepared foods.