Cutting Sodium And Weight (NAPSA)—Cutting sodium intake could help lower blood pressure and risk of hypertension—and experts now say it might help you lose weight. The average American consumes between 4,000 and 5,000 mg of sodium a day. However, the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is 2,400 mg a dayanddietitians recommend 1,000 mg daily for weightloss. Sodium is in most foods we eat—whether you add salt or not. Fortunately, you can reduce sodium intake by choosing fresh food and cold meats, rather than processed foods. Plus, there’s no reason to sacrifice taste with the reduction of salt. Try these sodium-free substitutes to add flavor fo yourdishes: Garlic lime Pepper Chilipowder Ginger Onion Rosemary e Lemon Vinegar Cayenne Cumin Mint Paprika Sage @ These tips are provided by the Alliance for Affordable Services, a national, not-for-profit organiza- tion dedicated to helping members live better and save more. The Alliance uses the power of the group to negotiate significant sayings on a variety of business, lifestyle and health care benefits for more than 150,000 members. For more information about the Alliance for Affordable Services, visit www.AffordableServices.org or call Alliance Member Services at 1-800-733-2242.
