3 Simple Ways to Reduce Salt in Your Diet
The average person is supposed to consume no more than 2300mg of salt/sodium per day (or 1 tsp.). For those with high blood pressure, it’s about 1500mg. Most of us are consuming two-to-three times this amount each day. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a packaged or processed food, or a restaurant menu item that is low in salt. Food manufacturers are making an effort to include more reduced-sodium items, but even those still have astonishing quanities.
Avoid the risk of stroke and heart disease by following these simple tips for reducing salt in a low-sodium diet:
- Eat Fresh Foods. Cook your own meals, use fresh produce, use fresh meats and seafood, and rinse canned foods before serving.
- Read Labels. Carefully read labels and buy items that indicate no- or low-sodium. Beware of sodium agents like monosodium glutamate (MSG) and baking soda or powder.
- Skip the Instructions. Replace salt in recipes with any other spice or herb.
January 30th, 2009
by Brandi
Tags: heart disease, msg, salt, sodium
Posted in Health News
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