The importance of shaking the salt habit

This Week's Tip The importance of shaking the salt habit You consume sodium every single day, and that's a good thing! Our bodies need the mineral sodium to help maintain water/electrolyte balance and blood volume. Unfortunately, as it's often said, too much of a good thing (sodium in this case) can have negative effects on your health. A diet high in sodium is strongly correlated with an increased risk for high blood pressure, which contributes to heart disease and stroke. People with diabetes are already at an increased risk for these chronic diseases, so anything you can do to decrease your risk—like limiting your sodium intake—is important. So where is sodium lurking in your diet and how can you cut the salt habit? 7 Ways to Shrink Your Sodium Intake » More Tips for a People with Diabetes » Diabetes Friendly Recipe Herb-Roasted Turkey The only turkey recipe you'll ever need--no basting necessary. Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes » Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 12  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 154.6 Total Fat: 3.1 g Cholesterol: 0.0 mg Sodium: 57.4 mg Total Carbs: 8.4 g   Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g Protein: 28.8 g View full nutritional breakdown of Herb-Roasted Turkey by ingredient Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails