Knock down that sodium--but not the flavor--to decrease your blood
pressure and risks for heart attack and stroke. This toolkit, sodium
tracker, and cookbook in one gives you solid health information and 60
low-sodium recipes for favorite comfort foods. With the book's
step-by-step approach, eating less salt has never been more
achievable.
Everyone can benefit from a lower sodium diet: Millions of Americans
(including 97 percent of children) consume far more sodium than they
need, averaging about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, or seven times
what the body needs to function. To help you achieve the association's
recommended daily sodium intake of 1,500 milligrams, Eat Less Salt
gives you realistic strategies for cutting back on sodium gradually.
With this book, you'll learn how to:
-Monitor your current sodium intake
-Reduce the high-sodium products in your pantry, refrigerator, and
freezer
-Read and understand food labels
-Know which popular foods are "salt traps"
-Keep sodium in check while eating out
-Plan healthy, lower-sodium weekly menus without sacrificing flavor