Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated: June 1, 2016, 10:43 AM
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Foods that contain 140 mg of sodium or less per serving are categorised as low sodium foods. And hence, if you are suffering from hypertension or are advised to limit your intake of salt, including these foods in your diet might help! Dr Tejender Kaur Sarna, Nutritionist and Lifestyle Coach, sheds light on the sodium content per 100 gms of some common foods.
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Boiled eggs: Eat boiled eggs for breakfast not only to increase your protein intake and build muscles, but also to keep your blood pressure under control. As 100 gms of boiled egg contains 124 mg of sodium, it is a healthy way to lower your intake of salt.
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Cabbage: Whether you like it or not, if you are finding it difficult to control high blood pressure, then make sure you do not exclude cabbage from your diet. With just 18 mgs of sodium, this green leafy vegetable might help you control your blood pressure through diet.
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Broccoli: Another cruciferous vegetable that is highly recommended for people suffering from hypertension due to its low sodium content is broccoli. A 100 gm of boiled broccoli provides only 33 mg of sodium along with other nutrients like vitamin C and fibre.
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Cooked Rice: Ever wondered that the rice which you eat every day is low in sodium? Yes, you heard it right! Eating 100 gms of boiled rice provides you merely one mg of sodium. However, if you are a diabetic, then loading up on rice might not be a great idea.
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Banana: Every time you feel hungry, eat a banana. It not only improves your energy with its high potassium content and helps in maintaining electrolyte balance, its low sodium content (100 gm banana = 1 mg sodium) makes it a must-have fruit for people suffering from hypertension.
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Cooked pasta: If you love eating pasta but are wondering whether you can eat it or not, well here’s a reason that will make you happy. 100 gms of cooked pasta contains only 6 mg of sodium, which is undoubtedly a great food choice for hypertensives.
