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Sodium is an essential nutrient required by the body for maintaining proper blood pressure and for providing channels of nerve signaling.
Deficiency of sodium is rare, but can occur in people after excessive vomiting.
Over-consumption of sodium can lead to high blood pressure which in turn leads to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Sources of sodium:
Table Salt, Fish, Meat, Cheese, Cucumber etc.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 11y agoMost foods that taste "salty" - and indeed, many foods that don't - are good sources of sodium. Processed foods are widely known for their high sodium levels (e.g. potato chips, canned soups, processed meats, snack foods).
HOWEVER, very few people should intentionally try to raise their levels of sodium, as the vast major exceed the daily recommended amount already.
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∙ 10y agoThat should really not be a concern in our modern culture with so many processed foods. If you eat anything that comes in a bag, box, or can once a day you have already consumed the daily recommended amount of sodium, or salt.
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∙ 9y agoThere are several great websites online where you can get helpful lists of low sodium foods. You will want to check out" http://alsosalt.com/lowsodium or try http://www.lowsodiumblog.com and see what you can find for your diet.
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∙ 13y agoThe most common form of sodium used is table salt, which is 40% sodium. One teaspoon of table salt contains 2,300 milligrams of sodium.
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∙ 12y agoIf you were on a low sodium diet you shold eat foods that are low in sodium. Apples are a good low sodium food. You can also eat things like vegetables,beans,whole grains,fish and eggs.
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∙ 9y agoSimply put, increase sodium intake. Monitor your salt intake by reading nutrition lables. If your intake is not at the recommended levels, add (iodized) table salt to your meals in moderation.
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What are the high sodium foods one should stay away from on a low sodium diet?
I know its not a "food" but diet soda can be high in sodium -- especially if your drinking alot of it!
How can I make sure I have a lot of low sodium foods in my diet?
All packaged foods have the sodium content printed on the nutrition facts. If you are worried about other kinds of organic foods, consider buying a diet book about sodium (there are many) and this will help you get the right sodium in your diet.
What are some healthy diet foods I can get?
Some great diet foods would be avocados, blueberries, spinach, whole grains and legumes. Healthy foods should not contain a lot of sugar or sodium and should be low in saturated fats.
Greatest single source of sodium in the diet?
Processed foods. Foods from a box.
what does low sodium diets mean ?
Low sodium diets can be confusing. A low sodium diet means eating more foods that have low sodium contents instead of high ones. The nutriesystem diet is a low sodium diet.
What is the largest source of sodium in the American diet?
processed foods
What foods are good for somebody on a low sodium diet?
There are a number of potential foods for those on a low sodium diet. They include fresh fruit especially berries, fresh vegetables and nuts such as almonds.
What is a good diet for high blood pressure or a person who has it?
The best diet for a person with high blood pressure is a diet which is low in sodium. You should also be avoiding foods that are high in saturated fats.
What is the sodium content in diet rite cola?
There should be no sodium in diet rite cola
In an average diet how much sodium comes from prepared or processed foods?
77%
How does the industry influence the amount of sodium in the diet?
Many foods are exaggerately salted.
Should zero calorie foods be apart of a diet?
Zero calorie foods are good for someone who is on a diet and are counting calories. It really depends on the diet you are on. While zero calorie foods might be low in calories some are high in carbs. If you are on a low carb diet, such as South Beach, this might effect your diet and do the opposite.
