Even if you never reach for the salt shaker, your diet may contain too much salt. Prepared and food1.jpgpreserved foods often contain very high levels of sodium, which, as you may already know, can contribute to high blood pressure and increased risk of heart attack and stroke, if consumed in excess. And, while many of us are in the habit of checking labels for calories or fat content, too few of us scroll down to take a look at the amount of sodium our products contain.

The FDA suggests that we take in no more than 2,300 milligrams (2.3 grams) of salt each day. 5 Ways to Say “Sayonara” to Sodium




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