Nutrition Tip September 4 2010

04
Sep
2010

Sodium

The amount of sodium in a given food can be found on the Nutrition Label. As you begin looking at foods you commonly eat and their levels, you may be surprised to find 1 serving of canned soup (often only half the can) may have 600-800 mg Sodium.  Whoa.

When Labeling a product, food manufacturers must adhere to the FDA guidelines for Sodium terms:

 Sodium-free – less than 5 milligrams of sodium per serving

 Very low-sodium – 35 milligrams or less per serving

 Low-sodium – 140 milligrams or less per serving

 Reduced sodium – usual sodium level is reduced by 25 percent

 Unsalted, no salt added or without added salt – made without the salt that’s normally used, but still contains the sodium that’s a natural part of the food itself.

c/o Kelli Jennings www.apexnutritionllc.com

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Question: I am using the homebrew sugar formulations (sometimes added to green tea).  I am also trying to wean myself off 1/2 dose adrenalean “lip tonic delivery system” (biorhythm brand- caffeine, hoodia g, synephrine, yohimbe) capsule for energy.

My question is other than juice, can you suggest modifications in lieu of table sugar for energy and hydration.

Answer:

Both raw/organic honey or agave can work great in the homebrew (substitute in the same quantities for the sugar, or to taste), but you do have to shake well in order to make sure they don’t settle out.  Have you tried either of these?  Also, make sure to use at least the minimum amount of salt recommended in the homebrew as the temps rise, you need the sodium replacement if you’re sweating.

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