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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

What is Sodium Restricted Diet?


- A special diet indicated for patients with heart failure, hypertension, renal diseases, PIH - pregnancy induced hypertension and steroid therapy.

A great way to remember foods that are high in sodium (salt) is the all american HOTDOG. All processed foods are high in salt.

Example: hotdogs, sauerkraut, ketchup, pickle relish, chili, hot sauce, CAN goods, sausages

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