Most people who start cutting back on sodium make the same discovery: the salt shaker was never the real problem. The majority of sodium in a typical American diet comes from packaged foods and restaurant meals, which means the fastest progress comes from smarter shopping and a few new cooking habits, not from suffering through bland dinners.

Savor Without Salt exists to teach those habits. Every guide is written to be used in a real kitchen and a real grocery store, with specific techniques, comparisons and examples rather than vague encouragement.

How we write

  • Guidance on sodium intake references established U.S. public health recommendations, including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans limit of less than 2,300 mg per day for adults and the American Heart Association’s ideal limit of 1,500 mg per day for most adults.
  • We do not invent statistics, studies, endorsements or health claims. Where we mention sodium amounts in foods, we describe them as estimates that vary by brand and portion, and we tell you to check the label.
  • Nothing here is individualized medical or dietary advice. If you have a medical condition or a prescribed sodium limit, follow your healthcare professional’s guidance.
  • Articles carry a published and an updated date so you can see when they were last reviewed.

Where to begin