sodium ?

eriny
eriny Posts: 1,509 Member
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
ok looks like i have to watch sodium intake now what is the best way to keep track and where also is it 500mg daily average normal thank you

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  • melodieRN
    melodieRN Posts: 49
    You should try to keep your sodium under 2000 mg. That is the rule for patients I have that is sodium limited so tha t is what i try to follow.
  • ladybug1620
    ladybug1620 Posts: 1,136 Member
    You can go to your food diary settings and select the option for it to track sodium. That's what I do. I believe the 2000 mgs is what mine is set at.
  • sundinsgurl
    sundinsgurl Posts: 1,157 Member
    Hmmm mine is set at 2500? I havent changed it so thats what the site set me at.

    Anyone know what the ideal number is?
  • SuzanneRogers
    SuzanneRogers Posts: 250 Member
    Hmmm mine is set at 2500? I havent changed it so thats what the site set me at.

    Anyone know what the ideal number is?

    Here is what experts say is ideal amount of salt a day.
    http://www.everydayhealth.com/publicsite/news/view.aspx?id=640499

    American Heart Association Recommendation
    http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4708
    "The American Heart Association recommends that you choose and prepare foods with little or no salt to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Aim to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day."
  • eriny
    eriny Posts: 1,509 Member
    :flowerforyou: thank you all
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