{"id":165,"date":"2018-07-10T15:09:45","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T22:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.csun.edu\/nutritionexperts\/?p=165"},"modified":"2018-07-17T12:20:30","modified_gmt":"2018-07-17T19:20:30","slug":"10-foods-that-contribute-to-a-high-sodium-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.csun.edu\/nutritionexperts\/2018\/07\/10\/10-foods-that-contribute-to-a-high-sodium-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Foods that Contribute to a High Sodium Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Laura Ann Horwitz, CSUN DPD* Student<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the first of a four part series of articles on Sodium, one of the essential micronutrients needed by our body for proper functioning and development.1<\/sup>\u00a0 Why should you care about how much sodium is in your diet?\u00a0 Consuming too much sodium increases your risk of high blood pressure, putting you in danger of experiencing heart disease or having a heart attack or stroke.1<\/sup>\u00a0Recommended daily guidelines of sodium consumption for Americans are less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) every day.2<\/sup>\u00a0 Each of the articles in this series will focus on different aspects of sodium in your diet, and how making small, healthy changes in the amounts you consume will improve your overall health.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s begin by looking at 10 high sodium foods most Americans eat on a regular basis.\u00a0 Sodium is everywhere!\u00a0 Do you currently have any of these foods in your kitchen or refrigerator? They all <\/em>contain high levels of sodium!<\/p>\n

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  1. Pizza<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    370-730 mg<\/span> of sodium in a 4 ounce slice of frozen, regular crust, plain cheese pizza<\/p>\n

    510-760 mg<\/span> of sodium in a 4 ounce slice of restaurant, regular crust, plain cheese pizza3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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    1. Salted Snacks <\/strong>(such as popcorn, chips, pretzels & crackers)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      50-200 mg<\/span> of sodium in 1 ounce of plain potato chips3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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      1. Rolls and Breads<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        80-230 mg<\/span> of sodium in 1 slice of white bread3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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        1. Meat Dishes <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          710-1,690 mg<\/span> of sodium in a cheeseburger purchased at a fast food restaurant3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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          1. Smoked & Processed Meats <\/strong>(deli luncheon meats, ham, hot dogs)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            450-1,050 mg<\/span> of sodium in a 3 ounce portion of turkey breast or deli\/prepackaged luncheon meats3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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            1. Chicken Nuggets & Chicken Patties<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>200-570 mg<\/span> of sodium in a 3 ounce portion of chicken nuggets, breaded & frozen3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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              1. Soups<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                100-940 mg<\/span> of sodium in 1 cup of canned & prepared chicken noodle soup3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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                1. Cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  330-460 mg<\/span> of sodium in 1 ounce of processed American cheese, deli or packaged cheese3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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                  1. Pasta <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    600-1,120 mg<\/span> of sodium in 1 cup of pasta with a meat sauce, canned3<\/sup><\/p>\n

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                    1. Mexican dishes <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      1,890 mg<\/span> of sodium in a 16 ounce can of refried beans4<\/sup><\/p>\n

                      1,389 mg<\/span> of sodium in some burritos4<\/sup><\/p>\n

                      1,121 mg<\/span> of sodium in enchiladas4<\/sup><\/p>\n

                      1,288 mg<\/span> of sodium in restaurant enchiladas4<\/sup><\/p>\n

                      If you are looking for a sweet treat with no salt, try making these Pumpkin Oatmeal cookies! Original recipe created by Laura Ann Horwitz,\u00a0CSUN DPD* Student.<\/p>\n

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                      Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                      Serving size: 1 cookie<\/p>\n

                      Makes 3-4 dozen cookies<\/p>\n

                      Dry Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n