On Tuesday, April 28th, Veronica will be discussing processed foods at her nutrition brown bag. We often eat processed foods because they are fast and cheap, but don't think about all the bad things we are putting into our bodies. Processed foods generally contain more sodium than is recommended per day, but that is just one of the many reasons why we should avoid eating them.
SALT: Three-quarters of the sodium in our diets isn't from the saltshaker. It's hidden in processed foods, such as canned vegetables and soups, condiments like soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, fast-food burgers (and fries, of course), and cured or preserved meats like bacon, ham, and deli turkey.
What happens when you eat more salt than your body needs? Your body retains fluid simply to dilute the extra sodium in your bloodstream. This raises blood volume, forcing your heart to work harder; at the same time, it makes veins and arteries constrict. The combination raises blood pressure.
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