3. High-Sodium Snacks and Desserts
There’s no other group of foods with higher concentrations of encumbered sodium, than snacks and desserts. Many of these products contain exorbitant amounts of sodium due to the preservatives and additives used to extend their shelf life. As a result, some foods, such as a large bag of seasoned potato chips, may contain your entire daily allowance of sodium, or more.
Sure, we all can enjoy a bag of salted pretzels from time to time, but eating them on a daily basis isn’t the best idea for your health. The additional sodium found in products like salted nuts, flavored popcorn, and instant pudding mix contributes to your overall sodium intake, and it’s easy to surpass your daily allowance if you’re not paying attention to food labels.
Stay away from convenience food sources like mini-pies, commercially manufactured cake mixes, and avoid the drive-thru window at your favorite fast food joint during lunchtime.