How to Use sodium in a Sentence

sodium

noun
  • To cut down on the salt, use low-sodium soy sauce.
    — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • Salt is a source of sodium as well as chloride.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
  • Keep in mind that cutting out sodium can be tricky.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Is there anything to note, like a high amount of sodium in a dish?
    — Leta Shy, SELF, 1 Jan. 2021
  • Too much sodium can raise blood pressure.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Too much sodium can raise blood pressure.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Most of the new frozen foods kill you with sodium and yet remain bland.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Dec. 2020
  • Aim for less than 150 mg of sodium per cup.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Do your best to stick to your low-sodium diet for longer than a week.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The corn was high and waxy, and the leaves looked wet under the sodium lamps.
    — David Treuer, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
  • Pears are a low-calorie, fat-free and sodium-free treat all on their own.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2021
  • Coconut aminos is a condiment that has less sodium than soy sauce.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Some types of bread can also have high levels of sodium.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2026
  • But sodium ions are large and can clog the cathode, wearing it out.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Still, the small amount of sodium may not make a difference.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Maple syrup contains more sodium.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Tomato soup can be high in sodium, which can raise blood pressure.
    — Md Published, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Treating sodium as salt, in this instance, will serve you well.
    — Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2021
  • Opt for raw almonds or those with less sodium, added fat, and sugar.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Choose the options with the lowest amount of sodium.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Choose the options with the lowest amount of sodium.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Sugar would help the gut absorb the sodium.
    — ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Bread can be a surprising source of sodium.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Choose low-fat, low-sodium options such as turkey breast and roast beef.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Bagels topped with cream cheese tend to be worse for blood sugar, but lower in sodium.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Frozen foods can get a bad rap for heart health because many are processed and high in sodium.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Just be mindful of your broth's sodium content.
    — Regina C. Windsor, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Just be mindful of sugar and sodium.
    — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026
  • One of the main culprits of high levels of sodium in our diets?
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022

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