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  • Your very welcome Ann, I am the sodium guru hehe ;) usda.gov or chooseMyplate.gov has more stuff on sodium if you are interested
    in Sodium? - is it important to meet the target set Comment by vferrarii March 2013
  • The USDA recommends for (healthy) people to aim for 2400 mg of Sodium, it is very hard to escape sodium- it is an essential electrolyte, however many of us probably go over that 2400 mg and high NA consumption can lead to increased blood pressure. It's a great goal to aim for 2400 mg or lower! People who have illnesses…
    in Sodium? - is it important to meet the target set Comment by vferrarii March 2013
  • Stay hydrated, also I would try getting some potassium in, potassium is an electrolyte that is involved with muscle. Eat a banana or oranges/juice. Other high K foods include avocado, fish, tomatoes, broccoli, dried fruit, etc.
    in Consistent calf cramps Comment by vferrarii February 2013
  • Gluten is in many more products than just wheat, it can be in salad dressings, all beers, and many other things! Gluten is very contaminating and can be on many foods. Just FYI, Gluten free can be a very expensive diet. There are many (whole) grains that are gluten free that still have fiber and are healthy which include…
    in What are the benefits of Gluten Free? Comment by vferrarii February 2013
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