10 Foods High In Sodium
Food #6: Condiments
Condiments are one of those items many people do not pay attention to. However, what may seem like a low sodium meal can easily be transformed into a high sodium meal if too much of a condiment is used.
For instance, just one tablespoon of ketchup contains 150 mg per 1 tablespoon. Some teriyaki sauces can reach 800 mg of sodium and, even worse, some soy sauces can reach 1,000 mg of sodium. That is almost 50% of the RDA. Although not as high, salad dressings can also contain a significant amount of sodium. Thus, it is beneficial to portion the condiments, or try to season your food in your own kitchen where you have more control of portions. If at a restaurant, ask for the condiments to be placed on the side to avoid over portioning.
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