Limiting salt will not reduce these diseases, and hypertension is often associated with obesity, so obesity is what needs to be tackled first.??? Six ways to reduce salt 1 Cut down on processed foods ??? salt is found in almost every pre-prepared food, from processed meat to canned soup, to bottled dressings and packaged sauces, bread, and condiments such as ketchup and pickles. 2 Cook at home ???