Although there’s not really a perfect health plan that’s ideal for every person (since everyone is different), there’s lots of research that shows that limiting your sodium intake can benefit certain people (mostly those who are older or have high blood pressure).

If you are indeed trying to limit your sodium intake, you can still eat flavorful foods that will leave you happy and full. Try to stay away from packaged foods and stick with herbs and spices for bumping up the flavor profile of your foods. Tip: if you’re eating out, most restaurants will have a nutrition guide that can help you in your decision.

The prices listed are based on an average price of what’s on sale this week at various stores and are subject to change weekly.

Corn Chowder with Sausage – recipe
sodium per serving: 133 mg

onions – 99¢ lb
potatoes – $2.50 5 lb bag
low sodium broth – $1.50
frozen corn – $1.42

Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore – recipe
sodium per serving: 114.1 mg

chicken thighs – $1.99 lb
tomato sauce – 85¢
bell pepper – 89¢
onions – 99¢ lb

Broccoli, Garlic & Rigatoni – recipe
sodium per serving: 111 mg

pasta – 50¢
broccoli – $1.29 lb
parmesan cheese – $2.43
olive oil – $3.99

Crispy Potato Hashbrowns – recipe
sodium per serving: 97 mg

potatoes – $2.50 5 lb bag
onion – 99¢ lb
bell pepper – 89¢
cooking spray – $1.45

Apple Crisp – recipe
sodium per serving: 12.5 mg

apples – 99¢ lb
oats – $2.38
flour – $1.99 5 lb bag
brown sugar – 49¢

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