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The Role of Sodium
Sodium is a mineral that the body uses to control blood pressure. Sodium may also help muscles and nerves to work properly. Salt (sodium chloride) is the most common source of added sodium in food, but baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), MSG (monosodium glutamate) and many other seasonings and preservatives also contain sodium. Sodium is very prevalent in most foods. How Much Sodium Should You Consume Each Day? The National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences recommends that an approximate daily range of 1,100 to 3,300 milligrams of sodium for adults. The American Heart Association recommends that for every 1,000 calories of food consumed, the sodium intake should be around 1,000 milligrams and should never exceed the 3,000 milligram limit. The average intake in the United States is between 4,000 and 5,000 milligrams of sodium per day which is a very high amount. What Foods Have High Amounts of Sodium? Sodium occurs naturally in celery, milk, beets and drinking water, and is added to many other foods -- as a preservative in processed meats like ham and sausage -- and as a flavor enhancement in most if not all canned soups. Fast food also contains high amounts of sodium ranging from cheeseburgers to fried chicken sandwiches. What If You Consume Too Much Sodium? In healthy people, excess sodium is generally eliminated through the kidneys. However, in individuals who are sensitive to salt, high sodium intake has been linked to high blood pressure. Also, if you have a high intake of sodium, your body will retain water and retain around 2 pounds of water. Sodium is not recommended if you are trying to diet and lose weight and should highly be avoided. How Do I Reduce My Sodium Intake? Try consuming more:
Try to look for food labels that say: sodium free, salt free, very low sodium, or low sodium. To enhance the loss of sodium intake it is important to exercise and to consume a healthy diet if you have the desire to have low sodium. What Foods Have High Amounts of Sodium? There are many foods that you may not be aware of that contain high amounts of sodium. Some of these foods are:
And many more foods. If you are not sure if a food you are consuming has a lot of sodium look at the nutrition label. Although sodium may be a nuisance at times causing high blood pressure and extra water weight it is essential for our bodies to survive. Consuming sodium is not bad, but consuming sodium in excessive amounts may cause serious health problems. So next time you are looking to get that fast food cheeseburger try and think again with a salad or something that you know has less sodium. You’ll thank yourself the next morning by eating that salad instead. Importance Of Vitamins Minerals What Happens After You Start Seeing Results Bad Habits To Lose For Good Fitness Three Quick And Healthy Recipes Reading A Nutrition Label Healthy Quick Facts Create A Plan To Achieve Your Goals First Steps Towards A Healthier Lifestyle Rssfeed Diet Fitness WeightLoss Resources Set Your Fitness Weight Loss Goals Googlemap Fitness And The Sun Stick With Your Plan Avoid Temptations
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