Become More Sodium Savvy
January 16, 2009 by Peggy Rowland
Filed under Women's Health
February is American Heart Month.
Hmm, wonder why they picked February? ; )
Part of taking care of your one and only heart is keeping your sodium intake at recommended levels.
The truth about sodium is that it can sneak up on you in foods you may not suspect.
Take a look at Consumer Reports: Surprising Sodium. The article lists several brand-name products with sodium levels that may amaze you.
The American Heart Association gives you some tips on how to Shake Your Salt Habit, including checking out the sodium levels in your prescription or over-the-counter medications.
Yes, that sodium is sneaky. It has has an alias or two or seven! One sodium compound to watch for that doesn’t include the naked word “sodium” is disodium phosphate. See, sneaky…
Do you read labels for sodium content?
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