What is the difference between sodium and salt? I don't have high blood pressure, but I think I should cut down and I can't seem to find any foods without sodium. Any suggestions?
A: Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is 40 percent sodium by weight and the number-one source of that element in our diets. We need only 500 mg of sodium per day - far less than the average intake of five to six grams per day!
Sodium plays a critical role in our bodies by helping regulate water balance and controlling muscle and nerve function. Sodium deficiency is rare. Only those who engage in vigorous exercise in hot environments need be concerned about taking in extra sodium to compensate for the amount lost through perspiration. Most of us should think instead about how to reduce the sodium in our diets. Read more...
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