"Healthy" Foods With More Sodium Than French Fries

These Surprising Foods Are Packed With Sodium By Cheyenne Buckingham One of the best things you can do for your heart is to reduce your daily sodium intake. The most recent USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest consuming no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day to help prevent hypertension and other health issues. However, the American Heart Association recommends that most adults cut their consumption down to just 1,500 milligrams daily. To offer perspective on just how many milligrams can be in packaged food—even if these items are considered to be nutritious—we compared the sodium content of four common “healthy” foods to that of McDonald's World Famous Fries. (For context, there are 180 milligrams of sodium in a small serving size of fries, 260 in a medium, and 400 in a large). You'll probably be surprised to learn which snacks that are often billed as “good for you” have more sodium than a large pack of fries from the Golden Arches.   READ THE FULL ARTICLE    Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News Looking for a sweet treat that will do more than just satisfy your sugar craving? Tart cherries are an awesome choice thanks to these surprising side effects. Costco members are absolutely loving these 6 food items right now, per a popular new Reddit thread.  Your body will be better primed for walking if you're taking the right vitamins and minerals. Here’s the #1 best supplement to take to make the most of this daily exercise.   From wine and cheese to chips and gelato, there are a bunch of delicious (and cheap) grocery store foods that are about to be discontinued at ALDI by Labor Day.  What's In Our Cart?   Let's talk drinks. With all of the options available in the beverage aisle, making the right nutritional choice can be tricky. That’s why we’ve sorted all of the available options from the very best to the absolute worst so you can shop—and sip—smarter.   THE BEST & WORST DRINKS ON SHELVES IN 2021—RANKED!   What To Cook This Week   Sweet & Summery Peach Panzanella Salad Who doesn't love sweet, juicy peaches in the summertime? You can use them to make delicious and healthy salads, like this peach Panzanella dish! Topped with creamy burrata cheese, this recipe is a yummy way to enjoy the last of your favorite summer fruit. Recipe courtesy of Elizabeth Van Lierde. Her debut cookbook Everyday Entertaining includes 110+ delicious recipes for going all out or staying in! What you'll need: olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, baguette, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, peaches, basil, burrata, salt and pepper   GET THE RECIPE   What's Trending On Social Media   Want to stay on track with your weight loss goals while buying your groceries in bulk? Registered dietitians recommend you grab these popular Costco products on your next shopping trip: Theresa Gentilerd, MS, RDN, recommends Kirkland Natural Peanut Butter and Kirkland Nuts because they’re quick, protein-packed pantry items. 🥜 Veggies Made Great Spinach Egg White Frittatas have up to 10 grams of protein, 2 grams of dietary fiber, and only 10 carbs. 👏🏻 RW Garcia Sweet Potato Crackers contain no added sugars and their corn and sweet potato base makes them naturally gluten-free. *chefs kiss*    FOLLOW US NOW FOR MORE!   About Contact Us FAQs Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Preferences © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.