4. Salted mixed nuts—sodium overload in disguise

Many blends of salted nuts might be high in sodium, way more than you’d expect. Too much salt is known to lead to high blood pressure and water retention. These reasons defeat the point of reaching for a salty snack. If you, however, do reach for a salty snack, opt for the ones that are lightly salted (or unsalted) and spice them up yourself with herbs or chili flakes.