Monday, October 24, 2016

Beware of the Salty Six!

The primary source of sodium in someone’s diet is typically from processed foods and restaurant meals.

Dining out or grabbing something on the go? Beware of the salty six!
-Breads and rolls
-Pizza
-Soup
-Cold cuts and cured meats
-Poultry
-Sandwiches

NOTE these HIDDEN SOURCES of Sodium:
-Cheeses and buttermilk
-Salted snacks, nuts, and seeds
-Frozen dinners and snack foods
-Condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise)
-Pickles and olives
-Seasoned salts like onion, garlic, and celery salts
-Sauces such as BBQ, soy, steak, and Worcestershire

A Few Examples of High Sodium Foods:
Cheesecake Factory Grilled Chicken Tostada Salad: 2150mg of sodium (1150 calories)
Subway Italian Sub Sandwich: 3200mg



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