Face feel puffy? Jeans fit tighter? It's time to change those salty ways!
In 2 weeks you can:
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Change your sodium palate
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Start enjoying foods with less sodium
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Reduce bloating
On average, American adults eat more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium daily - more than double the American Heart Association's recommended limit of 1,500 milligrams.
Change Your Salty Ways In 21 Days!
Learning to read and understand food labels can help you make healthier choices.
Look for the Heart Check mark to find products that can help you make smarter choices about the foods you eat.
Know the Salty Six - Common foods with excess sodium:
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Breads
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Cold cuts & cured meats
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Pizza
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Poultry
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Soup
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Sandwiches
Week 1
Breads & Rolls / Cold Cuts & Cured Meats:
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Look for lower sodium items
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Track your sodium consumption
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Log how much sodium you've shaved out of your diet
Week 2
Pizza / Poultry:
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If you do eat pizza, make it one with less cheese & meats
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Add veggies to your pizza instead
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Use fresh poultry rather than fried, canned or processed
Week 3
Soups / Sandwiches:
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One cup of chicken noodle soup can have up to 940mg of sodium
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Check labels & try lower sodium varieties
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Use lower sodium meats, cheeses & condiments & plenty of vegetables to build healthier sandwiches