These pickles are seriously addictive ... sugar just until the salt dissolves. No need to boil—just a gentle warm-up. I pour the brine into the jars, completely covering the cucumbers.

You can also opt for canned vegetables labeled "no salt added" and frozen vegetables ... capers, mustard, pickles, olives and relish can be sky-high in sodium. Look for a reduced- or lower-sodium ...

There are two main ways to make pickles yourself. One way is to brine them in vinegar. The other way is to ferment the cucumbers with just salt and water. No matter the method you use, follow ...