Because we need sodium to thrive, natural fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains already contain the adequate amount of salt we need. Add the extra sodium we consume in the packaged and fast foods that we’re tempted to eat, and suddenly we’re taking in far more than our bodies actually need.
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In order to prevent well over half a million deaths in the U.S. over the next decade, Americans just have to do one, little thing—reduce their salt intake by one quarter. Considering the average American consumes about 3,600 mg of sodium a day and the national recommendations for healthy adults is 1,500 milligrams (mg) per […]
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