Sodium intake

Since the TIPS surgery I've been trying to cut down on my sodium intake. It's hard to do. Sodium is everywhere in the food we eat and worse, it's the stuff that makes food taste good! I've started reading food labels and buying low sodium products, but I still fall short in keeping my sodium intake down. I love spicy foods etc, so I am  interested in hearing how others have found good alternatives to the sodium challenge.Thank you!