Home and Garden Bulletin, Issue 6; Issue 232U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1986 |
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... condiments like soy sauce , mustard , salad dressings , pickles , and relishes instead of salt for flavoring foods . 5. Most foods in the same food group , such as milk and cheese , contain similar amounts of sodium . 6 . Sodium may be ...
... condiments like soy sauce , mustard , salad dressings , pickles , and relishes instead of salt for flavoring foods . 5. Most foods in the same food group , such as milk and cheese , contain similar amounts of sodium . 6 . Sodium may be ...
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... Condiments Watch out for commercially prepared condiments , sauces , and seasonings when preparing and serving foods for you and your family . Many , like those below , are high in sodium . Onion salt Celery salt Garlic salt Seasoned ...
... Condiments Watch out for commercially prepared condiments , sauces , and seasonings when preparing and serving foods for you and your family . Many , like those below , are high in sodium . Onion salt Celery salt Garlic salt Seasoned ...
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... Condiments Catsup , mustard , chili sauce , tartar sauce , steak sauce Soy sauce . Salt ........ Snack and Convenience Foods Canned and frozen main dishes .......... 120-160 per cup 260 per cup 110-450 per 1-1 / 2 - oz . serving ..450 ...
... Condiments Catsup , mustard , chili sauce , tartar sauce , steak sauce Soy sauce . Salt ........ Snack and Convenience Foods Canned and frozen main dishes .......... 120-160 per cup 260 per cup 110-450 per 1-1 / 2 - oz . serving ..450 ...
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... condiments such as soy sauce , steak sauce , catsup , and mustard to foods during preparation or at the table ? Salt your food before tasting it ? How Did You Do ? The more checks you have in the last two columns , the higher your diet ...
... condiments such as soy sauce , steak sauce , catsup , and mustard to foods during preparation or at the table ? Salt your food before tasting it ? How Did You Do ? The more checks you have in the last two columns , the higher your diet ...
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... Condiments Snack foods ( chips , nuts , pretzels ) Ready - to - eat cereals Bread , bakery products Butter , margarine • Cheeses Tuna Processed meats Look for reduced - sodium versions of these products where you shop . SERVINGS PER ...
... Condiments Snack foods ( chips , nuts , pretzels ) Ready - to - eat cereals Bread , bakery products Butter , margarine • Cheeses Tuna Processed meats Look for reduced - sodium versions of these products where you shop . SERVINGS PER ...
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Page 3 - convenience" foods are quite high in sodium. Frozen dinners and combination dishes, canned soups, and dehydrated mixes for soups, sauces, and salad dressings contain a lot of sodium. Condiments such as soy sauce, catsup, mustard, tartar sauce, chili sauce, and pickles and olives are also high in sodium.
Page 6 - ... casserole mixes. DID YOU KNOW??? Salt substitutes are not for everyone. People who are under medical supervision, particularly for kidney problems, should check with their doctor before using salt substitutes. Try commercial seasoning blends that are mixtures of spices and herbs without added salt. These, as well as homemade seasoning blends, can be used to flavor foods without adding sodium. At the Store: • Read labels for information on the sodium content (see Section 3 for more information...
Page 2 - There? Sodium is a mineral that occurs naturally in some foods and is added to many foods and beverages. Most of the sodium in the American diet comes from table salt, which is 40 percent sodium and 60 percent chloride. One teaspoon of salt contains about 2,000 milligrams of sodium. Why Is Sodium Important? Sodium attracts water into the blood vessels and helps maintain normal blood volume and blood pressure. Sodium is also needed for the normal function of nerves and muscles. How Much Sodium Do...
Page 2 - American diet comes from table salt, which is 40 percent sodium and 60 percent chloride. One teaspoon of salt contains about 2,000 milligrams of sodium. Why Is Sodium Important? Sodium attracts water into the blood vessels and helps maintain normal blood volume and blood pressure. Sodium is also needed for the normal function of nerves and muscles. How Much Sodium Do I Need? Although some sodium is essential to your health, you need very little. The National Research Council of the National Academy...
Page 6 - Be a label reader. Look for information on the sodium content. (See page 5 for details.) Learn to recognize all of the sodium-containing ingredients. When shopping for lower sodium foods, fresh is usually best. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and unprocessed grains are generally low in sodium. Most "convenience" foods have sodium compounds added, often to help preserve the food.
Page 4 - ... diet. You can moderate your sodium intake by choosing lower sodium foods from each food group more often and by balancing high-sodium foods with low-sodium ones. For example, if you serve ham for dinner, plan to serve it with fresh or plain frozen vegetables cooked without added salt. "Shake the Habit" About one-third of the average daily intake of sodium comes from salt added to food in cooking or at the table. How much salt do you add? Try this test: Cover a plate with wax paper or foil. Salt...
Page 3 - Most canned vegetables, vegetable juices, and frozen vegetables with sauce are higher in sodium than fresh or frozen ones cooked without added salt.
Page 2 - ... sodium, however, you can estimate the amount of sodium that you add to foods during cooking and preparation, or even at the table. Sodium Content of Your Food This table shows the sodium content of some types of foods. The ranges are rough guides; individual food items may be higher or lower in sodium. A...
Page 7 - Celery seed 1 /2 teaspoon Pepper 1/8 teaspoon Chicken breast halves, without skin 4 Cook onion in boiling water until tender. Do not drain. Add tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic, oregano, celery seed, and pepper to onions. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Place breast halves in heavy frying pan. Pour tomato mixture over chicken. Cook, covered, over low heat until chicken is tender, about 60 minutes. Remove garlic clove before serving.
Page 2 - ... bouillon, baking powder, baking soda, monosodium glutamate (msg), soy sauce, steak sauce, barbecue sauce, catsup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salad dressings, pickles, chili sauce, relish. The link between salt and sodium may be a little hard to understand at first. If you remember that Salt-Sodium Conversions 1/4 tsp. salt - 500 mg sodium 1/2 tsp. salt = 1,000 mg sodium 3/4 tsp. salt = 1,500 mg sodium 1 tsp. salt = 2,000 mg sodium 1 teaspoon of salt provides 2,000 milligrams of sodium...