Based on a 2000 Calorie Intake; for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age, no more than 2400 mg of sodium are recommended. (This is for sustaining where you are, if no weight loss is desired!) Did you know that the sodium in: Canned and dehydrated soups (1 cup) = 603-1300 mg Canned and frozen entrees (8 ounce = 800-1400 mg Hot dogs (each) = 400-550 mg Soy Sauce (per Tbsp.) = 1350 mg Salt/seasoned salt (per tsp.) = 2200/1300 mg Pizza (1 small slice) or burrito (each) = 1000-1500 mg As you can see, it is so easy for the average person to eat (or worse; feed their children) a lot more than the RDA of sodium without even realizing it. Look for labels that say "low sodium" or "no salt added" when grocery shopping. This tiny devil can wreak havoc on a plan to lose weight! "Too much sodium can cause swelling or bloating of the extremities. This is primarily because the kidneys are responsible for eliminating salt from the body, and if there is too much salt, the kidneys cannot eliminate it fast enough and you will get fluid retention. The fluid retention is also capable of building around the heart. This will cause the heart to not be able to beat and function properly, which can cause high blood pressure, congestive heart failure or even strokes and heart attacks." (Richmond) Read more: Adverse Effects of High Sodium Intake | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5166896_adverse-effects-high-sodium-intake.html#ixzz1HchP66fb references: http://www.ehow.com/about_5166896_adverse-effects-high-sodium-intake.html |
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