WEBCooking Tips. Bake, broil, microwave, or boil foods instead of frying in oil. Sauté in low-sodium broth, water, or small amounts of olive or canola oil. Use nonstick sprays. Dilute a small amount of shoyu with balsamic or rice vinegar. Flavor your foods with more herbs, spices and other low sodium seasonings. Leave out the salt and soy sauce.