American Heart Association Eat Less Salt: An Easy Action Plan for Finding and Reducing the Sodium Hidden in Your Diet

<p><b>Knock down that sodium--but not the flavor--to decrease your blood pressure and risks for heart attack and stroke. This toolkit, sodium tracker, and cookbook in one gives you solid health information and 60 low-sodium recipes for favorite comfort foods. With the book's step-by-step approach, eating less salt has never been more achievable. <br><br></b>Everyone can benefit from a lower sodium diet: Millions of Americans (including 97 percent of children) consume far more sodium than they need, averaging about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, or seven times what the body needs to function. To help you achieve the association's recommended daily sodium intake of 1,500 milligrams, <i>Eat Less Salt</i> gives you realistic strategies for cutting back on sodium gradually. <br><br>With this book, you'll learn how to:<br>-Monitor your current sodium intake<br>-Reduce the high-sodium products in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer<br>-Read and understand food labels<br>-Know which popular foods are &quot;salt traps&quot;<br>-Keep sodium in check while eating out<br>-Plan healthy, lower-sodium weekly menus without sacrificing flavor</p>