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Most Americans consume far more than the recommended daily intake of sodium, and the saltshaker may not be the culprit. When it comes to reducing the salt you eat, avoiding fast-food restaurants and frozen dinners are no-brainers. But even if you cook your meals at home, high levels of sodium may be hiding in the ingredients you use. Prepared marinades, dips, and dressings typically have a much higher salt content than those made from scratch. Store-bought sauces can contain as much as 500 milligrams of sodium per tablespoon, and low-fat varieties can be the worst. It only takes a little e...
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