Sea salt is not a low-sodium version of table salt, but 61% of Americans believe it is.
...The survey of 1,000 results had at least one encouraging finding—59% of Americans know their blood pressure numbers.
...But whether moderate wine drinking is heart-protective or just neutral (excessive drinking is widely regarded as a bad idea), only about 30% of adults know the heart association has recommended daily limits on wine. The association's position on drinking to your health:
“If you drink any alcohol, including wine, beer and spirits, the American Heart Association recommends that you do so in moderation. Limit consumption to no more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women.”
...In the same survey, 46% thought table salt is the primary source of sodium in American diets. Actually, most sodium that Americans consume—about 75%--comes from processed foods, soups and canned foods.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Doesn't Natural Mean Better For You?
Confusion on the vittles front:
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