Processed Meats
Most processed meats contain a lot of sodium. They are usually preserved, seasoned, and cured with salt. As said above, sodium can increase the risk of hypertension and heart disease in the long term. Therefore, you should limit your consumption of sausages, hams, canned meat, smoked meat, hot dog, salami, and similar products. Make sure to read the ingredient list carefully to pick options with lower levels of salt. Look for “no salt added” or “low-sodium” labels. [4]
