3-Day Low-Salt Meal Plan With Recipes From a Dietitian

Even if you never touch the salt shaker, sodium can sneak into your diet in surprising ways.

Actually, more than 70% of the sodium Americans eat comes from packaged, prepared and restaurant foods, not the salt shaker. That's why the most important step toward cutting back on sodium is starting to cook more at home. Preparing your own food gives you full control over what goes into it, and allows you to use less salt while keeping meals satisfying and delicious.

This three-day plan is filled with some of my favorite recipes that highlight how easy — and flavorful — lower-sodium eating can be.

Each day delivers under 1,500 milligrams of sodium — the recommended daily max for adults is less than 2,300 milligrams — and packs in plenty of potassium, fiber and antioxidants.

Day 1

Breakfast