10 Foods High In Sodium
Food #5: Bagels
Like breakfast cereals, bagels are also very high in sodium. Bagels are very tasty, but one bagel can have up to 500 mg of sodium. This means the consumption of a plain bagel comprises of 20% of the RDA for sodium. Of course, most people do not eat plain bagels—rather with cream cheese or some spread. This can also pack on the overall sodium amount as well.
When eating bagels, it is best to choose smaller portions, avoid eating them regularly, and opt for whole grain. In addition, when choosing a spread, try to avoid high sodium spreads. Philadelphia cream cheese contains 100 mg of sodium per 1 tbsp. Thus, be sure to minimize portions.
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