User talk:Mclean Life Balance

2000 mg Sodium Restricted Diet. This diet allows approximately 2000 mg (2 grams) of sodium each day. Salt and foods containing large amounts salt are limited or omitted. Salt free spices may be used as desired, 35 mg/serving or less is considered a sodium restricted food. Sodium restriction is for the individual whose body retains extra water. To prevent the accumulation of sodium and water, the sodium in the diet is restricted to approximately just what the body needs. This diet may help control your blood pressure and prevent or reduce fluid overload in the body (edema). Sodium is not salt. Salt is sodium chloride and contains 50% sodium. That is why salt is also restricted in a sodium restricted diet.