Salt is actually sodium chloride (40% sodium and 60% chloride) so SODIUM is a component of SALT. For example, 1 teaspoon of salt contains 2300 milligrams of sodium. You can find sodium in many forms like sodium benzoate and sodium phosphate listed on an ingredient label. Sodium is often used in packaged foods to preserve as well as flavor them.

If you are trying to cut down on your sodium intake you should try and use products like Mrs. Dash which as no sodium as well as fresh and dried herbs and spices. For example, you can use garlic and onion to flavor foods instead of using salt.

This is general information only and should not replace advice or instructions given to you by your physician.

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