Article in English: Sodium is in salt, so by reducing your salt consumption, you will reduce your sodium intake. Eating salty foods is an acquired taste. Some people who are accustomed to flavoring their food with lots of salt may consume up to 3,500 mg of sodium (in salt) per day. If you have high blood pressure and need to lower it after surgery, your doctor will probably recommend strongly cutting back on salt. This may mean eating 2,300 mg or less of sodium per day. Try the following:  Scrutinize the snacks you eat. Instead of snacking on salted foods like chips, pretzels, or nuts, try substituting an apple, banana, carrot or green pepper. Look for canned foods that are not preserved with salt or have low-sodium written on the packaging. Drastically reduce the amount of salt you add to recipes when cooking, or stop adding salt entirely. Instead, season with other spices as appropriate such as cinnamon, paprika, parsley and oregano, for example. Take the salt shaker off the table to remind yourself not to add any later. Whole grains contain more nutrients, more fiber, and are more filling than processed white flour. You should get the bulk of your calories from whole-grains and other complex carbohydrates. Aim for six to eight servings per day. A serving is a half a cup of cooked rice or a piece of bread. Up your intake of whole-grains by:  Eating oatmeal or grits for breakfast. Top it off with some fresh fruit or raisins to add some sweetness. Checking on the packaging of breads to see if they are whole-grain. Purchasing whole-grain pasta and flour instead of white. The recommended daily amount of fruits and veggies is four to five servings of each per day. A half a cup is a serving size. Fruits and vegetables contain minerals that are helpful for controlling blood pressure, such as potassium and magnesium. You can increase the amount of fruit and veggies you eat by:  Starting your meal with a salad. By eating a salad at the start, you can take the edge off your hunger when you are the most hungry. Don’t wait until the end...

Summary in Vietnamese:
Giảm lượng natri. Tăng cường sức khỏe bằng ngũ cốc nguyên hạt. Ăn nhiều rau và trái cây. Hạn chế hấp thụ chất béo. Hạn chế hấp thụ đường.