Low-sodium soy sauce, tamari, and fish sauce add meaty, round notes in addition to a salty flavor.

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The public is also leery about low-sodium foods.

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Choose sodium-free, low-sodium, or no-salt-added convenience foods.

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The best form of lighting, astronomically speaking, is the low-pressure sodium lamp.

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Although coconut water is rich in potassium, it is low in carbohydrates and sodium- two potential issues for those who do endurance training or prolonged aerobic workouts.

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Not surprisingly, 84 percent of deaths due to eating too much sodium occurred in low and middle-income countries where access to fresher, less preserved foods is more difficult and prohibitively expensive.

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Still, if you're trying to limit saturated fat in your diet by enjoying low- and fat-free foods, the trade-off may be worth it if you limit sodium in other areas.

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