Glossary of Heart Health Terms

Sodium

Commonly referred to as salt, sodium is a naturally occurring mineral found in many different foods. Health experts recommend that Canadians limit the amount of sodium they eat in foods or add to foods. If you have been advised by a health care professional to reduce the sodium in your diet, be aware of the natural and added sodium content in the foods you eat. When you buy prepared and packaged foods, read the labels. Watch for the words "soda" (referring to sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda) and "sodium chloride" which is table salt It's a good idea to buy foods that are labeled "unsalted" (no salt used to process), "sodium-free" (less than 5 mg of sodium), or "low-sodium" (less than 35 mg of sodium) When a food is labeled "reduced sodium" it means the usual sodium level has been reduced by 75%.

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Glossary of Heart Health Terms

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