Strategies for shaking the salt habit

This Week's Tip Strategies for shaking the salt habit Sodium gets a bad rap—and deservedly so. Our bodies do need this mineral, but in much smaller quantities than we normally eat. To prevent high blood pressure and heart disease, a healthy sodium goal to strive for is no more than 1,500 milligrams per day. Keep in mind that sodium doesn't just come from the salt shaker; processed foods, frozen entrees, canned vegetables, common condiments (like ketchup), deli meats (such as salami and ham) and cheeses (including cottage cheese) can be high in sodium, as can many restaurant dishes. Cutting back on sodium is one action you can take to reduce your risk of high blood pressure and its related complications. Keep in mind that your taste buds are probably accustomed to a strong taste of salt, so limiting your consumption might take a little getting used to, but your health is worth it! Sodium-Cutting Tips to Try Today » More Tips for Heart Health » Heart Friendly Recipe Roasted Salmon with Apple-Almond Pesto This is a recipe that sounds (and tastes) fancy but is actually quite easy to make--and ready in just 15 minutes. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes » Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 4  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 302.5 Total Fat: 13.9 g Cholesterol: 83.0 mg Sodium: 72.5 mg Total Carbs: 14.3 g   Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g Protein: 31.0 g View full nutritional breakdown of Roasted Salmon with Apple-Almond Pesto 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