Although there is a push by the FDA and other health organizations to reduce sodium in processed foods, manufacturers have been opposed to it. They contend that low-sodium products often don't fare well in the marketplace. Taste is the main reason people buy a particular product and when salt is removed, consumers react negatively to the [...]
FDA asking food manufacturers and restaurants to voluntarily lower the amount of sodium in their products and prepared food. At least 70% of the sodium we consume comes from processed foods, making it difficult for consumers to lower their salt intake. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance for public comment that provides practical, voluntary [...]
Question: What's the difference between sea salt and regular salt? Answer: Not much... other than taste and texture. They both contain about 40% sodium or about 2,300mg per teaspoon. The biggest difference, because sea salt is coarser than table salt, people generally use a little less.
Hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, occurs among 29% of U.S. adults, and lowering excess sodium intake can reduce blood pressure. Eighty-nine percent of adults and over 90% of children exceeded recommendations for sodium intake. Among hypertensive adults, 86% exceeded 2,300 mg dietary sodium per day. To address the high prevalence of excess sodium consumption [...]
Question: I eat healthy foods... do I still need to watch the salt? Answer: Absolutely! Eating healthy doesn't automatically guarantee low sodium levels. For example, a healthy garden salad topped with a low-fat salad dressing might contain over 1,000mg of sodium, nearly half the recommended daily salt intake of 2,400mg. Plus, the sodium content can vary [...]
Question: I don't use the saltshaker, isn't that enough to lower my sodium intake? Answer: The saltshaker only contributes about 10% of our daily sodium total. The vast majority comes from processed foods. If you eat a sandwich, you're consuming 40-60% of your daily sodium allotment. You'd be surprised at how much is in some of the foods we [...]
Question: What's the difference between salt and sodium? Answer: Salt is composed of sodium (40"%) and chloride (60%). One teaspoon of salt contains about 2,300 mg of sodium. Although they are different the words are often used in place of each other.
Question: What foods have the most sodium? Answer: According to the CDC, 40% of sodium comes from 10 types of foods: Breads and rolls Cold cuts and cured meats, such as deli or packaged ham or turkey Pizza Fresh and processed poultry Soups Sandwiches, such as cheeseburgers Cheese Pasta dishes Meat-mixed dishes, such as meatloaf with tomato sauce [...]
Question: Where do I start to reduce salt in my diet? Answer: To start: Check Your Pantry Begin by examining the sodium content of each item in your pantry. Be sure to check the % Daily Value on the nutrition label: 5% or less is considered low sodium (choose more of these items). 20% or more is [...]
