Post by Tim Wescott on Apr 23, 2004 16:23:04 GMT -5
Sodium:
Despite all the press sodium receives as being harmful to the body, it is still extremely important for some functions in the body. Its main purposes are fluid balance and nerve transmission. A deficiency is rare because sodium is found in so many foods.
recommendation: The minimum requirement is 500 mg per day, and the max is 2000 mg
foods in: processed foods, table salt, cheeses, and many condiments. To lower sodium intake, cut back on processed foods, and try cooking more from scratch-that way you have more control over what is going in the foods.
Despite all the press sodium receives as being harmful to the body, it is still extremely important for some functions in the body. Its main purposes are fluid balance and nerve transmission. A deficiency is rare because sodium is found in so many foods.
recommendation: The minimum requirement is 500 mg per day, and the max is 2000 mg
foods in: processed foods, table salt, cheeses, and many condiments. To lower sodium intake, cut back on processed foods, and try cooking more from scratch-that way you have more control over what is going in the foods.