Reducing sodium can be very simple, provided you know what foods are responsible for containing all the sodium!

That’s MY job…. This video teaches you 8 simple ways to reduce sodium from your diet starting today! Let me know if you have any questions at all by leaving a comment below. Enjoy the video:

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Here’s the text version of how to Reduce Sodium from your diet:

1. Look for low sodium products in the grocery store.
2. Learn how to read food labels as it relates to serving sizes and how to multiply sodium mg by the number of true serving sizes.
3. Don’t add any salt to your food.
4. Limit the sauces you put on your foods. Most sauces are very high in sodium. Always order sauces on the side so you don’t consume as much.
5. Watch the deli meats. In some instances, just 4oz of meat can contain 800mg sodium. You should only consume 2,400mg in an entire day according to the FDA.
6. Soups are extremely high in sodium. If you are making your own soup, always use low sodium broth. Trust me, there is no difference in taste.
7. Fast food is very high in sodium. One double cheeseburger can contain nearly an entire day’s worth of sodium.
8. I wrote an entire book on how to stop getting deceived by the food industry. This book was written in a grocery store! I took pictures of food labels and offer you plenty of healthy alternatives, a lot of healthy snacking tips, and point out the most common food label deceits that are keeping you from eating healthier.

Did you know low-sodium foods are all around us? Unfortunately, the food industry hides them…. because sodium is a preservative, and the less sodium a food has the shorter its shelf life.

I searched and searched… and finally came across an “Award-Winning” low sodium chicken broth that I want to share with you…

Here’s why this chicken broth is such a great choice for you:

Here’s a short video I made to help you better understand the importance of knowing the serving sizes on a food label:

1. REDUCED SODIUM vs LOW SODIUM TRICK
A food label that says REDUCED SODIUM means there is 25% less sodium than the regular product. Let’s look at an example: Let’s say a regular can of chicken soup has 2,000mg sodium. That means the REDUCED SODIUM version would have 25% less, or:

1,500mg sodium (2,000 x .25 = 500, and 2,000 – 500 = 1,500).

The REDUCED SODIUM product is still extremely high in sodium. This is what I hear all the time: "Well, it's low in sodium so it's a healthier choice." One part of that statement is true, but just look at the numbers and make the final decision yourself! It's your heart, your life, and your blood pressure.

Question: What should I do about this? Look for foods that say LOW SODIUM (140mg or less) or VERY LOW SODIUM (35mg or less).
Question: Where are the reduced sodium products in the grocery store? Unfortunately they are tucked away either on the highest shelf or the lowest shelf near the ground. And, there won’t be many of them, so there won’t be a display jumping out at you!
Question: What products should I be looking for with Low Sodium? Everything! If they make it in low sodium, BUY IT. More specifically I highly recommend these:

- sauces(spaghetti,pizza,gravy,bbq)
- meats (pepperoni, beef, steak, turkey, lunch meats, sausage, pork)
- breads (be careful as some can be as high as 240mg sodium per slice!)

*  Also, click here to get your FREE download:  Ch. 1 of STOP Killing Yourself (MUST KNOW food industry deceits)

2. MISLEADING SERVING SIZES
Look at the food label for a can of soup. Notice there are 2.5 serving sizes to the can! Is that absurd? Who eats 25% of a small can of soup? A 5yr old doesn’t even eat that little. Yet, the nutrients on the label are given to match ONLY ONE serving size.

For example, the sodium says 600mg per serving size. This means you must multiply 600 x 2.5servings (if you eat the entire can, which I’m sure you will.) Now, can you see why the food industry is deceitful?

Question: What should I do about this? Look at serving size before you read the numbers on a label. This will help you easily figure out the actual calculations before eating or purchasing the food.
Question: Wait, if I eat 1 can of soup I’m done for the day? Correct. According to the American Heart Association, there is an increased risk of high blood pressure when you consume over 2,300/2,500mg of sodium in a given day.
Soup from a restaurant typically has much more sodium in order to keep it preserved longer.
Question: How do I calculate the amount of fat I consume? There are 9 calories in every 1 gram of fat. For example: If you eat a hamburger with 20g of fat, you just consumed 180 calories from fat.
Question: How much fat should I consume in 1 day? 30% of your entire caloric intake should come from fat. If you are on a 2,000 calorie diet, 600 calories from fat is your limit.

3. 2,000 CALORIE DIET FOR REAL?
In a perfect world, 2,000 calories is a perfect diet. Apparently 6.5 out of 10 people, or the number of overweight or obese Americans, don’t care how many calories they eat. Therefore, if the %Daily Value is calculated on a 2,000 calorie diet, then anyone reading labels must first know the EXACT NUMBER (or close as possible) of calories they eat every day.

If the diet exceeds 2,000 calories (which I’m almost certain it will), then the %Daily Values need to be adjusted in your own mind before you purchase that food.

Question: What should I do about this? Know roughly how many calories you consume in day before you start reading food labels and making decision based on the %Daily Values.
Question: How do I learn about the number of calories, fat and sodium in foods? Every restaurant has their nutritional information posted online. If you don’t find it on their website, visit http://www.caloriecount.about.com or http://www.thedailyplate.com . In addition, I would recommend reading STOP Killing Yourself – food label deceits that will save your life.
Question: What happens if I eat more than 2,000 calories? Consuming over 2,000 calories in one day may or may not be dangerous. I highly recommend reading the article I wrote titled The Numbers Behind Staying Slim so you can understand the numbers you should be focusing on for staying slim.

What should you do next? Click here to download Ch 1 of STOP Killing Yourself …. FREE! And see for yourself how simple it can be to live much healthier after you understand food industry deceits.

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• What will STOP Killing Yourself help me do better?
STOP Killing Yourself teaches you how to avoid food industry deceit so you can:

• Cook healthier at home
  

• Eat healthier when dining out

• Grocery shop healthier

• How does the book teach all this?
The book teaches you how to interpret food labels and steer clear from deceitful marketing messages so you can make healthier choices that will help you live longer.  Here’s what people are saying:

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“Having constantly been plagued by weight gain, I feel like I have been liberated by a simple thing like reading product labels. After learning Jeff’s principles, I since lost weight & feel I am on the right track to eating healthier & actually keeping the weight off.” -Brenda Beltrami
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For example, Jeff’s popular chicken soup label points out exactly how much sodium we eat on a daily basis- prepare to be shocked!

One can has up to 2,400mg of sodium.  Keep in mind: You are only allowed 2,500mg each day. Can you see how simple it can be to double, even triple your recommended daily sodium intake?  The FDA states that excessive sodium in your diet can lead to high blood pressure.

• What’s “the number thing” all about on the back cover?
On the back cover Jeff says “Knowing THIS number can save your life…..”

That number is the calorie in vs. calorie out number.  Jeff explains it in full in the first chapter using a very distinct comparison between 2 busy housewives.  However, their actions are drastically different from the minute they awake-  thus, their body compositions are drastically different.

Mom #1 is chunky, always on a sugar high, and constantly in search of fatty foods because of her lifestyle. Mom #2 is toned and fit, energized from life alone, and teaching her kids daily the importance of healthy habits.

“Hi Jeff, I went shopping today and BOY, are labels deceiving. Soooo much sodium, and multiplying by the portions, it was a much better idea for me to buy trail mix and green tea instead of soda! -Judy Martini