In a report out this week from the American Heart Association, the expected cost for heart disease treatment in the United States is expected to triple in the next 20 years. There are many reasons for this: the ever increasing cost of healthcare and medications, an aging population, and a decrease amount of care received due to that cost This week we want to highlight an easy practice that won’t cost you a penny, reduce your salt intake! Salt is everywhere, its in soda, processed foods, canned foods, and even milk. Although we can’t reduce what foods and drinks have salt in them, we can reduce our consumption of them. By keeping track for even just a few days, you’ll get an idea of where you are at on the consumption scale, and see how much change is needed. Be … Continue reading
Salt Reduction Benefits
On Tuesday, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) suggested to the FDA that they regulate (reduce) the amount of salt present in many processed foods. Americans eat more than double the amount of sodium that is suggested for good health according to the IOM. The excess salt increases risks for high blood pressure and other cardiac events. Each day, as the typical American wakes up and begins to consume foods and beverages, the salt content begins to climb. Our beverages, meals in a box (or a can), and restaurant foods are the major culprits. By the end of the day, our average intake is much to high. The symptoms are typically not felt as an adverse effect by us, and so the we continue on without knowing until a major event occurs. Food producers are pushing back, claiming that a reduction … Continue reading
