Learn how to lower your sodium intake to protect your heart and kidneys. People tell me they watch their sodium intake but I have found they don’t really know what that means. Sodium numbers are on food labels but what’s a good number? Some health-conscious people cut out healthy foods because the number sounds high. Would you eat something that has 270 mg of sodium? How about 480 mg? Do you eat out? Have you ever gone online to see the sodium contents of your meal at a chain restaurant? Today I want to help make decreasing your sodium easier. First, the reason: The vast majority of … [Read more...]
The Low Down on Sodium in Your Diet
The fact is everyone needs some salt in their diet to function. Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is essential for proper nerve and muscle function as well as balancing fluids in the body. And while some people, athletes in particular, are at risk for being too low in sodium, most people will benefit from watching their sodium intake. Not only does a lower sodium intake help manage blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, it can also help decrease fluid retention and puffiness. How much is too much? Here is a summary of the daily … [Read more...]
