The One Thing Your Doctor Wants You To Quit (And 5 Ways To Do It) (Page 6)

5. Look For Low-Sodium Products

A can of soup or broth, or any food really, with a “reduced sodium” label may actually have as much sodium as a “regular” version of another brand. The term “reduced sodium”—also called “lower sodium”—is regulated by the FDA and means only that the product contains at least 25 percent less than its original version. If you’re really watching your intake, look for “low sodium” on the label: that product can’t have more than 140 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams (about 336 milligrams per cup).

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The One Thing Your Doctor Wants You To Quit (And 5 Ways To Do It) (Page 6)

5. Look For Low-Sodium Products

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