Study: Cutting salt intake would save $18B a year in health costs
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
“If Americans would cut their sodium intake to the level recommended by health and nutrition experts, the country would save about $18 billion in annual health care costs and quality of life would improve for millions of people, says a Rand Corp. study. The estimated value of improved quality of life (living healthier longer): $32 billion annually.” full article
How to reduce sodium in your diet:
*Buy fresh, frozen or canned “with no salt added” vegetables.
*Use fresh poultry, fish and lean meat rather than canned or processed foods.
*Use herbs, spices and salt-free seasoning blends in cooking and at the table.
*Cook rice, pasta and hot cereals without salt. Cut back on instant or flavored rice, pasta and cereal mixes, which usually have added salt.
*Choose convenience foods that are lower in salt. Cut back on frozen dinners, pizza, packaged mixes, canned soups or broths and salad dressings, all of which often have a lot of salt.
*Rinse canned foods, such as tuna, to remove some of the salt.
*Whenever possible, choose low- or reduced-sodium products.
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