Strategies for shaking the salt habit

This Week's Tip Strategies for shaking the salt habit Sodium gets a bad rap—and deservedly so. Our bodies do need this mineral, but in much smaller quantities than we normally eat. To prevent high blood pressure and heart disease, a healthy sodium goal to strive for is no more than 1,500 milligrams per day. Keep in mind that sodium doesn't just come from the salt shaker; processed foods, frozen entrees, canned vegetables, common condiments (like ketchup), deli meats (such as salami and ham) and cheeses (including cottage cheese) can be high in sodium, as can many restaurant dishes. Cutting back on sodium is one action you can take to reduce your risk of high blood pressure and its related complications. Keep in mind that your taste buds are probably accustomed to a strong taste of salt, so limiting your consumption might take a little getting used to, but your health is worth it! Sodium-Cutting Tips to Try Today More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Roasted Salmon with Apple-Almond Pesto This is a recipe that sounds (and tastes) fancy but is actually quite easy to make--and ready in just 15 minutes. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 4  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 302.5 Total Fat: 13.9 g Cholesterol: 83.0 mg Sodium: 72.5 mg Total Carbs: 14.3 g   Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g Protein: 31 g View full nutritional breakdown of Roasted Salmon with Apple-Almond Pesto by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community *** Game = Last letter Creates a New Word (Team Forum) I am officially high cholesterol 296 (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy