From prep to plating, Diamond Crystal
($16.96 for three pounds, walmart.com) is our go-to. Its large crystals taste clean, not bitter, and are less dense than the standard table variety, so you get good coverage without adding too much sodium. We keep ours in a cellar with a lid, which prevents clumping and makes it easy to dip in fingers and scatter. Form a Foundation
Season as you cook, not just before serving. This builds in flavor, whether you re sautéing onions or grilling chicken. Most natural foods don t contain much (if any) sodium, but take care to use items like reduced-sodium soy sauce and reduced-sodium broths in recipes to better control the amount in a dish and the final taste.