Canned foods

Canned foods, such as soups, vegetables, and beans, are popular due to their low cost and ease of preparation. Most canned foods, on the other hand, contain high levels of sodium because salt is added as a preservative to extend shelf life.

People with kidney disease should avoid or limit their consumption of canned goods due to the amount of sodium found in them. It is usually best to choose lower-sodium varieties or those labeled "no salt added." Furthermore, draining and rinsing canned foods, such as canned beans and tuna, can reduce the sodium content by 33–80%, depending on the product. Avoiding, limiting, or buying low sodium varieties is likely the best to reduce your overall sodium consumption.