Watch your salt!

Too much sodium is bad for our health. It can increase your blood pressure and risk for a heart attack and stroke. Most of the sodium we eat comes from processed, store bought foods and restaurant food.

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Here are a few suggestions of things you can do to keep your sodium consumption in check:

Know the recommended daily limits for sodium. For adults, the guideline for sodium intake is less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. If you're at high risk for high blood pressure the guideline goes to less than 1,500 mg per day.

Choose to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables.

Read the nutrition facts on your purchased food.

Ask for low sodium foods in restaurants.

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