Sodium reduction in our diets is a large theme of this blog. Whether you are vegan or not, reducing sodium intake is hard to do. Sodium is prevalent is almost all processed foods, unless they indicate that there is 'no salt added' (such as in canned beans, vegetables, or tomato products). The maximum daily amount of sodium recommended by the USDA is 2,300 mg which is about a teaspoon of salt. Most people consume much more than that. Products which contribute to sodium build up are bread, cheese, condiments, salad dressing, and many other processed foods. Diets high in sodium can lead to elevated blood pressure levels which can cause health complications over time.
This video from the Today Show does a good job of comparing fast food meals based on sodium levels with some interesting and useful results which can be applied to anyone's diet. (Please note, there is a 30 second commercial at the beginning of this clip.)
This video from the Today Show does a good job of comparing fast food meals based on sodium levels with some interesting and useful results which can be applied to anyone's diet. (Please note, there is a 30 second commercial at the beginning of this clip.)
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