NutritionDoc

"Specially Seasoned", says the label on Birds Eye Steamfresh Garlic Cauliflower. All that talk of "fresh" and "seasoned" may lead shoppers to expect a bag of cauliflower with garlic and a few spices. In fact, the "special" seasoning has enough salt to supply 330 mg of sodium per cup.

 

Green Giant Simply Steam No Sauce Baby Sweet Peas also sounds like it is got nothing added. Try 190 mg of sodium. and Simply Steam Broccoli and Carrfots has 260 mg of sodium in every 3/4 cup serving.

 

Birds Eye Herb Garden Collection Petite Peas & Mushrooms with Chives are seasoned with "lemon & a touch of real butter". Since when does 430 mg of sodium per 2/3 cup serving come from an herb garden?

 

Take home message: Herbed, shmerbed. Seasoned, shmeasoned. Check the Nutrition Facts panel on the back of the package to keep sodium low.