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Salty Situations –Moving Beyond the Salt Shaker!

Do you ever find yourself asking whether you should focus on reducing sodium or salt?  We hear many different messages about reducing the amount of sodium, salt, and sodium containing ingredients in the foods we eat.    Surprisingly, sodium is found more often in processed foods, such as casseroles, pizza, and cold cuts, than the salt shaker.   One message is clear, Americans tend to consume more sodium than what is recommended and should limit the amount of sodium eaten daily. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2010) recommends limiting daily… Read More →