Clinical Blogs — sodium sense
How good is your sodium (salt) sense?
Sodium is found in salt. We need sodium to stay healthy but too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure. The recommended daily sodium intake for an adult if 1500mg (about 2/3 teaspoonful). How can we watch the amount of sodium we eat? Check the nutrition facts label on food containers and packages. Less than or equal to 5% daily value is little. 15% of sodium is a lot. Sodium (salt) can be a hidden surprise in many foods: Bread and rolls Cold cuts and cured meat Pizza Poultry Soup Processed cheese Breakfast cereals Spaghetti sauce, condiments, salad dressing...