Research Notes on How to Create a Low Sodium Diet
Low sodium diets can be both flavorful and healthy. The National Institute of Health recommends not consuming over 2,400 milligrams of sodium per day. 1,500 milligrams are recommended for people who have health problems. The average person consumes around 10,000 milligrams of sodium each day.1
Fast Facts:
- Do not use additional salt.2
- Use salt substitutes or seasonings that do not contain salt.2
- Read and pay attention to nutrition food labels on products.2
Top Resources on How to Create a Low Sodium Diet
- Mayo Clinic: Low-Sodium Recipes
- eHow: How to Eat a Low Sodium Diet
- Cleveland Clinic: Low-Sodium Diet Guidelines
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out
- University of Virginia: Low Sodium Diet
- Ygoy: How to Make Your Diet “A Low Sodium” Diet?
- How To Do Things: How To Create a Low Sodium Diet | How To Follow a Low Sodium Diet
Research Notes References
- ↑ eHow: How to Eat a Low Sodium Diet
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 How To Do Things: How To Create a Low Sodium Diet
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