High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease. But there are simple things you can do to help control it. One way is to lower your sodium intake.
Check out the education below on sodium-where it’s hidden or the salty six, how it contributes to high blood pressure, what excessive amounts do to the body, and ways to lower your sodium intake. It’s a lot of info but well worth the read.
Take the quiz to test your sodium knowledge too!
And don’t forget – join over 130 employees and get your pressure checked this month in the “Time To Check” Challenge!
9 out of 10 Americans eat too much sodium infographic
Effects of excessive sodium on health and appearance
Change your salty ways in 21 days