{"id":5970,"date":"2022-02-03T05:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T05:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/?p=5970"},"modified":"2022-04-20T11:08:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T11:08:40","slug":"low-sodium-pasta-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/v\/low-sodium-pasta-sauce","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Low-Sodium Pasta Sauce Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Many people think the biggest contributor of sodium in the diet is from the salt shaker. 

The reality is that salt added at the table typically only accounts for 5% of daily sodium intake. <\/strong>Studies suggest the majority of sodium in the average American\u2019s diet actually comes from processed food and restaurant or takeout meals (1<\/a>).

Store-bought pasta sauce is no exception. Though some are more processed than others, many brands are laden with sodium. Despite this, there are several low-sodium pasta sauces on the market today.

Here is our breakdown on why to opt for lower sodium varieties, how to choose the best low sodium pasta sauce, and 9 of the best brands you can buy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why choose low-sodium?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sodium \u2014 a term often used interchangeably with salt \u2014 is an essential mineral. In the body, sodium is used for important body functions such as muscle contractions and fluid balance (2<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though it’s essential, too much salt in the diet can lead to chronically high blood pressure, a known risk factor for heart disease. Most health professionals agree the average person should limit sodium intake to no more than 2300mg (1 teaspoon of salt) per day. Unfortunately, many Americans are far from achieving this goal. In fact, it\u2019s been estimated that 90% of Americans consume too much sodium (3<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing that processed products are one of the biggest contributors of salt in the average person’s diet, homemade pasta sauce can be a great option to reduce your sodium intake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you don\u2019t want to sacrifice the convenience of a store-bought pasta sauce, your best bet is to choose lower sodium varieties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to choose a low sodium pasta sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are countless different types of store-bought pasta sauces to choose from. When choosing a low-sodium pasta sauce, here are some things to look for and some things to limit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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