In high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF), eating more sodium can create a problem for the body. Excess sodium holds water in the body instead of allowing it to be excreted in the normal way. This excess water puts a strain on important body functions. In order to avoid this strain you can eliminate some foods in your diet that are high sources of sodium.
Foods That Contain High Amounts of Sodium
Table salt is very high in sodium, about 40 percent of salt is sodium
Dairy products
Blue cheese
Buttermilk
Cottage cheese
Processed cheese spreads
Meat:
Canned and packaged main dishes (such as chili, ravioli, stew)
Canned meats and fish
Cured meat (such as bacon, corned beef, ham)
Frozen dinners
Pickled meats
Pizza
Pot pies
Processed meats (such as dried beef, luncheon meat, sausage and frankfurters)
Vegetables:
Canned mushrooms
Pork-n-beans
Sauerkraut
Tomato juice, puree and sauce
Vegetable juice
Soups:
Bouillon cubes or granules
Canned soups
Dehydrated soup mixes
Seasonings:
Celery salt
Garlic salt
Meat tenderizers
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Onion salt
Sea salt
Soy sauce
Miscellaneous:
Alka SeltzerÆ
Baking soda
Biscuit & pancake mix
Crackers
Olives
Pickles
Salad dressing
Snack foods (such as corn chips, popcorn, potato chips or pretzels)
Sauces
Seasoned croutons
Stuffing mix
source : Sisters of Mercy Health System
