LowSodium-related stories
Campbell's lowering sodium in soup
Healthy Kids, Nutrition & Supplements
There's been a lot of news about salt lately. Jacki told us recently that the FDA is very concerned about how much sodium we're eating. And Bev recently wrote about how cutting salt can reduce kids' soft drink consumption. So it's good news that Cambell's Soup recently announced that for the second time in as many years, they're cutting the salt in a dozen of their soups marketed to children. (You know, the ones that feature prominent licensed characters like Dora and Batman?)
The soups will now have 480 mg per 1/2 cup (condensed) serving. According to Mayo Clinic, children ages 4-8 should eat a maximum of 1,200 mg of sodium a day. So while Campbell's is making a step in the right direction, if your child is eating canned soup on a regular basis, you might want to watch their salt intake elsewhere.
The soups will now have 480 mg per 1/2 cup (condensed) serving. According to Mayo Clinic, children ages 4-8 should eat a maximum of 1,200 mg of sodium a day. So while Campbell's is making a step in the right direction, if your child is eating canned soup on a regular basis, you might want to watch their salt intake elsewhere.
Low-salt marinades make for great grilling
Do you like marinading that chicken breast or fish fillet before you bake or grill it? Those two items are generally low in bad fat and are healthy in protein, so they make great entrees or even snacks.Just don't wash them in a high-sodium marinade filled with high-fructose corn syrup and hundreds of milligrams of sodium. There are other solutions and the end result is just as tasty.
Ever use fresh lemon or dill? How about salt-free seasoning that combines a plethora of spices but zero salt? How about squeezing oranges and limes on that chicken? Forget processed (but albeit, tasty) marinades and go for natural alternatives that won't turn that healthy meal into a high-sodium situation (along with MSG and other components found in some marinades).
Campbell's low-sodium soup uses sea salt instead
Reviews & Products, Nutrition & Supplements
When I think of low-sodium soup, one word comes to mind: bland. True, I cringe when I see the amount of sodium in a can, but at least I enjoy eating it. But maybe the low-sodium is worth a try, because according to this, the low sodium version on Campbell's soups is not devoid of salt, it has healthier sea salt instead. I can handle sea salt. I haven't tried the low-sodium soup, but I think I will now. Have you tried it? What do you think?
FYI: this article points out something important -- the amount of sodium per serving that an item can have and still be considered healthy is 480 mg. Good to know when you're checking labels.
FYI: this article points out something important -- the amount of sodium per serving that an item can have and still be considered healthy is 480 mg. Good to know when you're checking labels.
