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Confused about "Low-Sodium" Foods?
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You know you need to restrict your intake of salt and salt-containing foods. But the packages in the supermarket all seem to be claiming to be better for you. What do the various terms mean?
- Reduced sodium: This means that the food has three-quarters less sodium than is normal for that particular food. However, since many foods are so high in sodium, reducing it may not be as good for you as you might think. Look at the mg.
- Low sodium: One serving contains 140 mg of sodium or less.
- Very low sodium: This means there are 35 mg of sodium or less per serving. Check the serving size.
- Sodium-free: This food has less than 5 mg of sodium per serving, so you don’t have to restrict yourself at all.
Don't be fooled by "designer" salts: sea salt, brine, onion salt, and other seasoned salts are full of sodium, just like regular table salt.
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