Thursday 30 October 2014

Sandwiches may be a source of too much dietary salt

By Madeline Kennedy (Reuters Health) - Americans consume too much sodium, according to current guidelines, and much of the excess may be hidden in our sandwiches, researchers say. Based on national survey data depicting American eating habits over the course of a single day, the study found that half of all adults had a sandwich. And those who did took in more calories and sodium overall than those who didn’t. The study team calculates that sandwiches, on average, contribute about a fifth of the entire day’s sodium intake for people who eat them. ... via Health News Headlines - Yahoo News Read More Here..

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