I follow "Eat This Not That" on Twitter, and this was the article this morning....very interesting. Be sure to click the title for the Top 30 countdown. Also at the bottom of this blog post is a link to download the iPhone App for "Eat This Not That"!!!
When you eat out at most restaurants, from the
highest of the high-end to the cheapest and fastest of the drive-thrus,
you’re all but guaranteed to take in more than your recommended daily
intake for sodium—about 2,300 milligrams of sodium, max. But salt is so
cheap and, let’s face it, makes so many foods taste delicious, that
it’s in nearly everything. In fact, the average American takes in about
3,300 milligrams of sodium every single day!
Why is that a problem? With ever-expanding portion sizes, super salty
foods are displacing fresh fruits and vegetables, which are rich in
potassium. And a 1:1 ratio of dietary salt to potassium is critical for
your health. Studies show that a high-sodium, low-potassium diet is
linked to a host of maladies, including high blood pressure, stroke,
osteoporosis, and exercise-induced asthma.
To protect your heart, your bones, your muscles, and your taste buds,
we scoured takeout menus to expose the top 30 saltiest foods in
America. No need to take the information with a grain of salt. These
dishes provide plenty.
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