10 Satisfying Low-Sodium Snacks

Eating veggie-based snacks has also been linked to a healthier weight. Pair raw veggies like baby carrots, broccoli, cucumber, cauliflower, radishes, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes with two tablespoons of low-fat, low-salt dressing or a Greek-yogurt based dip, and you’ve got a filling low-sodium snack that comes in under 200 calories. “Veggies are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fiber, plus they are naturally low in sodium,” Palmer says.

4. Roasted chickpeas

“Not only are chickpeas a nutrient-dense food, providing protein, dietary fiber, folate, iron, and phosphorus, but roasting them with a mix of exotic spices turns them into a kind of savory candy,” says Eve Fox, a food and health blogger. Rinse a can of garbanzo beans (to eliminate some of the sodium), toss them in oil, and bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, she advises. Then toss with a mix of any low- or no-salt seasonings of your choice. Try curry powder, paprika, cumin, or chili powder for a spicy kick.

5. Fruit smoothie