Sodium?

New_Atti2ude · September 2011

How much is too much. What should my daily intake be? I have been roughly 1200 calories almost every day. but my sodium intake is ridiculous and unfortunately will be that way until I go shopping this weekend. So please help guys!

micah2009 · September 2011

The old standard was 2400. Now they have lowered the amount to around 1500 mg.

micah2009 · September 2011

There is lots of secret sodium in products too, like bread and tortillas(except corn), however they also offer tons of low sodium products now.

loombeav · September 2011

The recommended daily amount is 2400mg, but that's on a 2000 calorie diet. I struggle with staying below that amount, just about everything has sodium in it.

MelissaL582 · September 2011

According to the American Heart Association they want you to eat no more than 1500mg but MFP "recommends" 2500mg. I personally stick with 2500mg - sodium is tough to stay under as it is, especially if you add in processed foods.

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyDietGoals/Sodium-Salt-or-Sodium-Chloride_UCM_303290_Article.jsp

New_Atti2ude · September 2011

Thanks everyone I'll try to stay in between 1500-2400 and try and find a happy medium.

brandiuntz · September 2011

I aim for no more than 1500 due to high blood pressure. It is doable, but you have to focus on fresher foods.

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