12 Foods: Non-Salty But High Sodium, One Bowl Exceeds Daily Quota

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Nutritionist warns of hidden sodium in seemingly non-salty foods, urging consumers to check labels.

•Many foods that do not taste salty can contain high levels of sodium, exceeding daily recommendations.
•Eating just one bowl of instant noodles can consume nearly the entire daily recommended sodium intake.
•Hidden sodium can lead to health issues such as water retention, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and cardiovascular disease.
•Recommended foods high in potassium, like broccoli and bananas, can help the body excrete sodium.

•Nutritionist Li Wanping stated that many foods, even if not very salty, have significantly high sodium content.
•Consumers are warned not to be deceived by taste, as foods can be misleadingly low in saltiness but high in sodium.
•A nutrition expert explained that many foods contain sweet flavors or additives that mask the salty taste, making consumers unaware of high sodium intake.
•The Ministry of Public Health recommends adults consume no more than 2,400 milligrams of sodium per day, equivalent to approximately 6 grams of salt.
•Consuming excessive sodium can lead to the body retaining water, causing swelling, thirst, and long-term risks of high blood pressure, kidney stones, and cardiovascular disease.
•The article identifies processed foods and even sweet items like jelly as examples of 'hidden sodium'.
•Nutritionists recommend consuming foods high in potassium, such as broccoli, spinach, asparagus, bitter melon, dragon fruit, bananas, cantaloupe, tomatoes, and cherries, to help the body excrete sodium.
•The most effective method to reduce edema and control sodium is to read nutrition labels on processed foods before purchasing to avoid overlooked 'hidden sodium'.

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หลี่หว่านผิง

"Don't let taste deceive you, as many foods, even if not very salty, have much higher sodium than you think."

อย่าให้รสชาติหลอกลวง เพราะอาหารหลายชนิดแม้ไม่เค็มจัด แต่กลับมีโซเดียมสูงกว่าที่คิดอย่างมาก

หลี่หว่านผิง

"Adults should consume no more than 2,400 milligrams of sodium per day, equivalent to about 6 grams of salt."

ผู้ใหญ่ บริโภคโซเดียมไม่เกิน 2,400 มิลลิกรัมต่อวัน หรือเทียบเท่าเกลือประมาณ 6 กรัม

หลี่หว่านผิง

"The best way to reduce water retention and control sodium is to always read the nutrition label before buying processed foods."

วิธีลดอาการบวมน้ำและควบคุมโซเดียมที่ดีที่สุด คือการอ่านฉลากโภชนาการทุกครั้งก่อนซื้ออาหารแปรรูป

Li Wanping(หลี่หว่านผิง)

Nutritionist who warned about hidden sodium in foods.

Ministry of Public Health(กระทรวงสาธารณสุข)

The organization that set the daily sodium consumption recommendation.