Have you ever looked at how much salt you ingest? It is probably more than you think! The current guidelines for sodium intake is 1,500-2,300 mg of salt per day according to the CDC. Most people consume over 3,300 mg per day! Wow! That is a lot of salt! Where do you think you fall?
Salt can be a tricky thing. It hides in foods that we least expect it too, it is added to practically everything, and it can be hard to avoid if you consume processed foods on a regular basis. People will often look at the amount of calories, carbs, fat, and sugar in a food item, but most forget to look at the sodium levels. Do you ever check?
So let’s talk about the foods that are highest in sodium. Some of the biggest culprits are bread and rolls, pizza, sandwiches, deli meats, cured meats, soups, burritos and tacos, cheese, eggs and omelets, savory snacks, pretzels, popcorn, chips, chicken, and crackers. There are plenty more, but these are some of the more popular ones.
Take out/fast food, pre-packaged meals, and restaurants are also places to find high sodium meals. The sodium levels can be double what your daily amount is for one meal! Salt is often added to increase flavor, and then people will salt their food when it arrives in front of them to further add to their salt intake. Talk about salt overload!
Pay attention to how much sodium is in the foods you consume. Is it a healthy amount? Challenge yourself to stay below 2,000mg each day. Can you do it?
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