Sodium Content of Common Foods All values are given in mg of sodium for a 100 g (3.5 oz) food portion. These values are a guide. More accurate values are given in the Nutritional Information …
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Many people keep their blood pressure at safe levels by eating less salt. The sodium in your body, which comes mainly from salt, plays a vital role in regulating fluids and blood pressure. Studies show that for some people, a high sodium intake is associated with higher blood pressure. There is no way to tell who might develop high blood pressure f...
A balanced diet of fresh foods, as shown above, and no added salt, has less than 1000 mg of sodium. You may use a few other foods that have sodium as long as you keep your total daily …
If your doctor tells you to reduce the salt in your diet, use this handout to guide your food choices. How Much Sodium is Too Much? Aim for a daily intake of 2000 milligrams (mg) or less. Keep in …
HIGH SODIUM FOODS Many items found in the grocery store can be quite high in sodium. Renal patients can benefit from limiting their sodium intake to 2000-3000 mg per day. Sodium is …
Explains sodium content of foods using pictures. Uses traffic light colors to explain the sodium content: green -choose, yellow - limit and red - avoid. Keywords
Explains why you may to eat less sodium if you have kidney, heart or liver problems, where the sodium in your diet comes from and provides tips to lower your sodium intake. Provides …