Health and Well-Being
Nov 1, 2011 20:21:23 GMT -5
Post by CentreHice on Nov 1, 2011 20:21:23 GMT -5
Thought I'd start a thread to share information we find concerning the maintenance of our most important possession...our health. After all, knowledge is true power in this case.
I'll start with sodium.
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From Health Canada's site.
High blood pressure is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, which are the number one cause of hospitalization and death for Canadians. Research has shown that blood pressure rises with increased sodium intake in the general population and that reduced sodium intake decreases blood pressure.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for sodium is set by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (IOM). They recommend that people aged 14 and over not exceed 2300 mg of sodium per day, which is the highest intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects. Adequate Intakes (AIs) for good health for people aged one year and over, range from 1000 mg/day to 1500 mg/day.
Daily Sodium Intake Guidelines from CBC news website.
1,000 mg for children age one to three.
1,200 mg for children age four to eight.
1,500 mg for people age nine to 50.
1,300 mg for adults age 51 to 70.
1,200 mg for seniors over 70.
Consuming more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day increases your risk of health problems.
Canadians consume — on average — 3,400 mg of sodium every day, mostly through processed foods.
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No kidding....
For example, Tim Horton's now has Beef Lasagna Casserole on the menu, with Garlic Toast on the side.
From their Nutrition Calculator:
Beef Lasagna Casserole (large bowl): 940 mg of sodium.
Garlic Toast: 320 mg of sodium.
That's 1260 mg right there. The full day's allotment.
Even their small bowl of chicken noodle soup has 680 mg.
McDonald's Nutrition Calculator has their Angus Bacon and Cheese at 1990 mg....and large fries at 430. That's 2420 mg in just one meal.
And that's without adding your own salt.
Good article from CBC News|Health
I'll start with sodium.
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From Health Canada's site.
High blood pressure is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, which are the number one cause of hospitalization and death for Canadians. Research has shown that blood pressure rises with increased sodium intake in the general population and that reduced sodium intake decreases blood pressure.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for sodium is set by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (IOM). They recommend that people aged 14 and over not exceed 2300 mg of sodium per day, which is the highest intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects. Adequate Intakes (AIs) for good health for people aged one year and over, range from 1000 mg/day to 1500 mg/day.
Daily Sodium Intake Guidelines from CBC news website.
1,000 mg for children age one to three.
1,200 mg for children age four to eight.
1,500 mg for people age nine to 50.
1,300 mg for adults age 51 to 70.
1,200 mg for seniors over 70.
Consuming more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day increases your risk of health problems.
Canadians consume — on average — 3,400 mg of sodium every day, mostly through processed foods.
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No kidding....
For example, Tim Horton's now has Beef Lasagna Casserole on the menu, with Garlic Toast on the side.
From their Nutrition Calculator:
Beef Lasagna Casserole (large bowl): 940 mg of sodium.
Garlic Toast: 320 mg of sodium.
That's 1260 mg right there. The full day's allotment.
Even their small bowl of chicken noodle soup has 680 mg.
McDonald's Nutrition Calculator has their Angus Bacon and Cheese at 1990 mg....and large fries at 430. That's 2420 mg in just one meal.
And that's without adding your own salt.
Good article from CBC News|Health
