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Sodium is an important mineral that performs many essential functions in your body. It's found naturally in foods like eggs and vegetables and is also a main component of table salt (sodium chloride). Though it's vital to health, dietary sodium is sometimes limited under certain circumstances. For example, a low-sodium diet is commonly prescribed to people with certain medical conditions, including heart failure, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Because this mineral is vital to life, your kidneys tightly regulate its levels based on the concentration of bodily fluids Sodium is found in most foods you eat - though whole foods like vegetables, fruits and poultry contain much lower amounts. Plant-based foods like fresh produce generally have less sodium than animal-based foods, such as meat and dairy products. Sodium is most concentrated in processed and packaged foods like chips, frozen dinners and fast food where salt is added during processing to enhance flavor. As a general rule for a low sodium diet, sodium intake is generally kept to less than 2 grams per day Guidelines and Tips: Use lemon juice as a salt substitute. Cook with fresh herbs rather than salt. Use citrus juices and olive oil as a bright, zesty salad dressing. Snack on unsalted nuts sprinkled with a mix of herbs. Make homemade soup flavored with garlic and ginger. Use more fresh produce in your meals and snacks.

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