, sodium levels can add up quickly by consumption of processed food. While sodium can be evident in foods that have a salty taste, some foods that contain this mineral do not taste salty, such as cereals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nMuch of sodium in our daily intake does not come from the salt shaker, but from the \u2018hidden\u2019 high amounts of this mineral in various types of food rich in sodium content, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Cured meats (cold cuts, ham, pepperoni, sausages, bacon, salt pork, jerky, etc.);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Instant, canned, and restaurant-prepared soups;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Instant-pudding;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cottage cheese;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Salad dressings;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pizza<\/span> (store-bought, frozen);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canned vegetables;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sandwiches with processed meat and cheese (hamburgers, hot-dogs, cheeseburgers); <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Snack foods (chips, microwave popcorn, crackers, fried peanuts, and pretzels);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Processed cheeses;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Frozen (microwave) meals;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tortillas;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bread, cereals, and baked pastries;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pretzels;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pickled vegetables;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Soy sauce;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canned seafood, meat, and poultry;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Macaroni and cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To detect these \u2018hidden\u2019 sodium concentrations in food, we strongly recommend you always read the listed nutrients on the food package. Here\u2019s a little guide created by the FDA to what some of the expressions mean:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
What The Nutrition Facts Label Says<\/b><\/td> | What It Means<\/b><\/td><\/tr>Salt\/Sodium-Free<\/span><\/td> | Less than 5 mg of sodium per serving<\/span><\/td><\/tr>Very Low Sodium<\/span><\/td> | 35 mg of sodium or less per serving<\/span><\/td><\/tr>Low Sodium<\/span><\/td> | 140 mg of sodium or less per serving<\/span><\/td><\/tr>Reduced Sodium<\/span> <\/span><\/td> | At least 25% less sodium than the regular product<\/span><\/td><\/tr>Light in Sodium or Lightly Salted<\/span><\/td> | At least 50% less sodium than the regular product<\/span><\/td><\/tr>No-Salt-Added or Unsalted<\/span><\/td> | No salt is added during processing \u2013 but these products may not be salt\/sodium-free unless otherwise stated<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Source: <\/span>Nutrition Facts Label created by US Food and Drug Administration<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to sodium, healthy eating and choosing food low in sodium are the key to healthy nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Sodium Supplement<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBeing a major component of nerves and responsible for the maintenance of the balance of electrically charged particles in the body\u2019s fluids and tissues, dietary sodium is typically administered for the treatment of diarrhea, muscle cramps, dehydration, fever, congestive heart failure, and kidney failure due to its property of holding up water in the body tissues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nImportant:<\/b> Please note that this sodium fact sheet is for educational and informative purposes only. This list is not complete and many other drugs may interact with sodium, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs, vitamins, and herbal products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe strongly advise that you seek medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider or trained health professionals before treating any medical problems or adding sodium supplements to your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n How Dangerous Is Sodium?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDespite being classified as a non-toxic substance, sodium may cause caustic and thermal burns, itching, and irritation upon skin contact. Long-term exposure to sodium can also lead to chemical bronchitis, difficulty breeding, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n | | | | | | |