Surprisingly High-Sodium Foods You're Eating Without Realizing

Lisette Marie

21. Rotisserie Chicken: The Pre-Seasoned Salt Trap

Homemade Lemon and Herb Rotisserie Chicken on a Plate, side view. Photo Credit: Envato @LChuhunova

Rotisserie chicken is a convenient and flavorful protein source, but many store-bought versions are heavily seasoned with salt and injected with sodium-containing solutions to keep the meat juicy. A single serving of rotisserie chicken can contain over 600 mg of sodium, and if you eat the skin, that number climbs even higher. If possible, choose fresh, unseasoned chicken or roast your own at home using herbs and spices instead of salt.

22. Protein Bars: The Fitness-Friendly Sodium Sneak

Sporty woman eating energy bar. Photo Credit: Envato @Rido81

Protein bars are marketed as a quick and healthy snack, but some brands contain as much sodium as a bag of chips—especially those designed to be meal replacements. Many bars contain 200–400 mg of sodium per serving, and flavored options like peanut butter or salted caramel tend to have even more. To keep your snack healthy, look for low-sodium protein bars or make your own using natural ingredients like nuts, seeds, and dates.

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21. Rotisserie Chicken: The Pre-Seasoned Salt Trap

22. Protein Bars: The Fitness-Friendly Sodium Sneak

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