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We take in way more sodium than our body needs. In fact, we're consuming sodium without out knowledge. One way to limit the amount of sodium you eat is to check the sodium content on the Nutrition Facts label when buying food. The sodium content in similar foods can vary a lot. For instance, the sodium content in regular tomato soup may be 700 mg per cup in one brand and 1100 mg per cup in another brand. Choosing the brands with lower sodium content can be one way to lower the amount of sodium you eat.
So read the labels carefully when you shop and limit your sodium intake as much as possible. Although we do need certain amount of sodium in our body, we consume way too much of it in today's society.
Source: Office on Women's Health in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
We take in way more sodium than our body needs. In fact, we're consuming sodium without out knowledge. One way to limit the amount of sodium you eat is to check the sodium content on the Nutrition Facts label when buying food. The sodium content in similar foods can vary a lot. For instance, the sodium content in regular tomato soup may be 700 mg per cup in one brand and 1100 mg per cup in another brand. Choosing the brands with lower sodium content can be one way to lower the amount of sodium you eat.
Even after you pay attention to the sodium contents, you still need to be aware that besides salt, there are many other foods also contain sodium. Other food ingredients also contain sodium, such as:
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite (used as preservatives in foods such as luncheon meats)
So read the labels carefully when you shop and limit your sodium intake as much as possible. Although we do need certain amount of sodium in our body, we consume way too much of it in today's society.
Source: Office on Women's Health in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
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Date Added: 2010-10-07 Views : 247