Blood Pressure/Medical (longish)

Larry Dighera wrote:
On Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:02:05 -0400, Wizard of Draws
wrote in
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I'll stick with my old friend running and change the diet for a while first.


I find it interesting that throughout this entire message thread there
has been no mention of reducing sodium intake for lowering blood
pressure. I thought curtailing salt use was the number one remedy.

I have to watch sodium for a different reason. I have never been one to
add salt to my food. I usually found it acceptable. But, since being on
a low sodium diet (2000 mg/day) I find my self reading labels more. I
am astonished how much sodium processed food contains. I checked the
fast food, Arby's, and their regular roast beef sandwich combo is
2400mg. That is over a days requirement. Can vegetables, soups, frozen
dinners are very high in sodium. Even the breakfast cereals are high.
Shredded wheat is zero to very low. Also, people I noticed put way too
much salt on food. And, when I go out and get those wonderful french
fries, I ask for no salt.

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Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
KSWI