Diet and Sodium

Lower your sodium than a typical American diet, which can include a whopping 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium or more a day.

What to eat

Keep flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life. It’s easy to follow using foods found at your grocery store.

Recommended servings

Grains: 6 to 8 servings a day.

Vegetables: 4 to 5 servings a day.

Fruits: 4 to 5 servings a day.

Fat-free or low-fat dairy products: 2 to 3 servings a day.

Lean meats, poultry and fish: six 1-ounce servings or fewer a day.

Nuts, seeds and legumes: 4 to 5 servings a week.

Fats and oils: 2 to 3 servings a day.

Sweets and added sugars: 5 servings or fewer a week.