Know the Salt Amount.
What is Low Sodium Menu Guide?
Low Sodium Menu Guide was created to help low salt conscious consumers find low sodium restaurant meal options, and low sodium pantry items.
Excess sodium can lead to serious health issues, and few are aware of how much salt is in their prepared foods. We want to change that.
The American Heart Association estimates 9 out 10 Americans eat too much sodium. More than 70% of sodium comes from processed and restaurant foods.(1)
Daily Sodium Recommendations
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300mg of sodium per day, and an optimal heart healthy goal of 1,500mg per day.(2) On average, Americans consume 3,100mg of sodium per day, 1.35x the recommended daily limit, and 2x the recommended optimal heart healthy goal.
As you use this guide, you will see meal options in two daily limits: Heart Healthy ❤️ and Daily Upper Limit:
Heart Healthy ❤️ – Less than 500mg per meal (based on a 1,500mg daily limit)
Daily Upper Limit – Less than 766mg per meal (based on a 2,300mg daily limit)
(1)Effects of Excess Sodium Infographic | American Heart Association
(2)How Much Sodium Should I Eat Per Day? | American Heart Association