¿Dash diet basics will help you make informed decisions about your meals, which foods to avoid or include in your diet, and much more. 500 low sodium and low calorie recipes that use readily available ingredients, fresh fruits and vegetables, and seasonal produce and take less than 30 minutes to prepare. Practicing low-sodium habits entails learning how to watch what you eat at restaurants, selecting condiments wisely, deciphering food labels, and being wary of canned goods.