A Dietitian Reveals the Top 5 Largest Sources of Sodium, and They're Probably in Your Kitchen

You may think deli turkey is a healthy option since it's low in calories and fat, but one serving of the lunchmeat is around 1,200 milligrams of sodium — more than half of your daily recommended intake.

Processed foods are a major source of sodium. You may think that whole wheat bread is a healthy alternative, but some whole wheat bread is made with sodium and fillers, and can have hundreds of milligrams of sodium per slice.

If chicken is your go-to source of protein, you may want to reconsider what you are choosing. Many chicken producers inject chicken with saltwater during processing, which can up the sodium amount. Plus, chicken dishes at restaurants can be loaded with the micronutrient: the Southwest Chile Lime Ranch Salad With Chicken from Panera packs 800 milligrams of sodium per salad.

This should actually come as no surprise; whether you order pizza from your favourite pizzeria or pick up a frozen pie, it's sure it be loaded with sodium. One slice of Domino's hand-tossed large pepperoni pizza has 690 milligrams of sodium, and 1/3 of a four-cheese pizza from Amy's has 590 milligrams of sodium.

It's no surprise that pasta can be carb-heavy and caloric, but it can also be loaded with sodium, especially if you order from a restaurant — even if made with whole grain or gluten-free pasta. The Whole Grain Spaghetti With Meatballs from Carrabba's has 2,880 milligrams of sodium per entrée, which is more than is recommended for an entire day.