Sodium

Okay, so I am one of those people who is aware that too much sodium is bad for you and I even check the nutrition labels for how much sodium is in a product... but I admit, I never actually KNEW how much was too much and why too much was too much!

So, I looked it up.

Sodium is good for you. We NEED it for proper fluid balances in our body and aiding in nerves impulses and muscle contractions and relaxation.

How much is too much?
Keep your intake between 1,500 and 2,400 milligrams (mg) a day


Why is too much bad for you? If you are taking too much, sodium can cause you to retain water and feel bloated, but not only that, it is related to high blood pressure. If sodium accumulates in your blood, it will attract and retain water, thus increasing your blood vloume and blood pressure.

So if you are an 'average healthy adult' help keep your system healthy and avoid the water retention and bloated feeling, by keeping your sodium intake between 1,500 and 2,499 a day.