How Much Sodium Do We Need?

There is so much information out there that sometimes it can be confusing and time consuming to sort through it all.  Here’s a simple guide to the recommended daily sodium intake.

•1,000 mg for children age one to three.
•1,200 mg for children age four to eight.
•1,500 mg for people age nine to 50.
•1,300 mg for adults age 51 to 70.
•1,200 mg for seniors over 70.
Consuming more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day increases your risk of health problems.
Canadians and Americans consume — on average — 3,400 mg of sodium every day, mostly through processed foods.

Don’t worry, there are lots of things you can do to lower your daily intake.

Besides pushing away the salt shaker, you can take steps such as:

•Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.
•Choosing fresh, frozen or canned food items without added salts.
•Sticking to unsalted nuts and avoiding salty snacks like chips and pretzels.
•Opting for fat-free or low-fat milk, low-sodium, low-fat cheeses and low-fat yogurt.
•Selecting unsalted, fat-free broths, bouillons or soups.
•Seasoning your foods with herbs and spices instead of salt.

For more helpful information on our daily value of sodium, click the link to the link.   http://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/daily-value-sodium

What do you do to reduce your salt intake?  Share your secrets with our readers.

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    Amy
    May 23, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Great information. I don’t really calculate my salt in-take but I generally don’t like food that are too salty anyway. So, I use a minimal of salt whenever I cook. 🙂

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      Robyn
      May 24, 2013 at 1:28 pm

      Me too, Amy, I feel like salt ruins the dish. Thanks for stopping by! Your blog is beautiful.

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    bam's Kitchen
    May 23, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    There is hidden sodium in so many processed foods and sugars. Thanks for the nice post. Take Care, BAM

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      Robyn
      May 24, 2013 at 1:30 pm

      I agree, Bam, the amount of sodium in all processed foods is shameful. I wish there was more education starting at a young age for people about this subject. People would be growing up much healthier.

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