Salt Intake

According to an article written by Steven Reinberg of the HealthDay Reporter, processed foods and restaurant meals account for most of our sodium intake in the U.S. diet. In reviewing the salt intake of about 450 U.S. adults, only 10% of salt or sodium in their diet came from food that was prepared by them at home, and ½ of that was added at the table.

Food that we eat from restaurant meals and store-bought foods accounted for 71% of salt intake. This includes crackers, breads and soups. We must avoid those extra high sodium foods when shopping or eating …read more