Sodium
is another name for salt. It finds its way into the food we eat every day and
we barely notice it. Health Briefs TV offers some suggestions for lowering our
daily sodium intake.
The
recommended daily intake is 2,300
milligrams (about a teaspoon) of
sodium per day. Yet, many of the foods we consume pack double and even triple
this amount.
Restaurant
food, fast food and frozen food are known to be high in sodium. It is used as a preservative and for
flavoring. But before grabbing a bite out or taking that frozen pizza from the
freezer, read the nutrition label to see what the sodium content is.
Bread,
pickles, olive, nuts, crackers, diet food and even some sodas are a few
culprits. Deli meat and cheese and packages of deli meat and cheese are also
full of salt. Try whole grain breads instead of white. Rinse pickles and olives
first before eating to reduce sodium.
Cook
more at home. The only true way to reduce sodium is to make the meal yourself.
Add herbs, spices, and a squeeze of lemon to add flavor instead of salt.
Pizza
is an all-time favorite for many people, but it too pack in the salt. Healthy
alternatives can be found by making your own using no salt added canned tomatoes
or tomato slices. Roast vegetables to add flavor and sprinkle herbs on top.
The
Health Briefs TV show suggests forgoing sodas at lunch and grabbing a bottle of
water instead. Water is better for hydration and usually does not contain added
sodium.
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| herbs and spices are tasty salt alternatives |
