Used to think reading food labels was just for health nuts

My doctor showed me my sodium intake at a checkup in Omaha last fall and I was shocked to find my favorite canned soup had 900mg per serving. Now I check labels on everything before it goes in my cart, has anyone else found random products that are way saltier than you'd expect?

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seth_singh2029d ago

David, you're way ahead of me with that reduced sodium suggestion. I actually bought one once thinking I was being smart, didn't notice until I got home it was the 'low sodium' version but that still meant like 400mg per serving, so I basically just paid more for slightly less salt. My dumb self still finished the whole can in one sitting anyway, no shame. 😂

lewis.terry4d ago

I read a report from the American Heart Association a while back that said most of the sodium people eat doesn't come from the salt shaker it comes from packaged foods. That really stuck with me because I found the same thing with pasta sauce once. One jar of regular stuff had over 800mg per half cup which is basically a third of what you should have all day. It sneaks up on you in things like bread and salad dressing too.

david_jones3829d ago

You tried the reduced sodium version yet? Most brands make one now.

the_jennifer29d ago

Honestly, I'd rather just have the real thing and watch my portion size instead of paying extra for that watered-down taste.