NutritionDoc

Organic foods are hot. So are low sugar, whole grain, low fat and low calorie foods. BUT foods that are lower in sodium? Not so hot. Why don't Americans care about salt? Health officials have not exactly waged a campaign to warn us about its dangers. The media - perhaps under the food industry's influence - has largely ignored or downplayed its risk. And many people think they can ignore salt because their blood pressure is low, or it is so high that they need drugs anyway.  Whatever the reason, we are eating more salt just when health authorities are urging us to eat less.  The Institute of Medicine - independent scientists who advise the government - recently cut the recommended sodium intake from 2400 mg a day to 1500 mg or less. Most people eat at least 4000 mg a day. An order of General Tso's Chicken has more than 3000 mg. So, I will get up on my "soap box" once again and post some ideas and info to help you make healthy choices regarding sodium.