Something I never knew...But had to share!

Did you know that the maximum daily recommended sodium intake is 2,400 grams? You probably don't realize it, but just one sitting at a restaurant can push your sodium to the limit. Since I've been trying to lose weight again and start living a healthier style, I've subscribed to all these health newsletters that deliver me interesting tidbits of information on food and exercise, etc etc. Well, this article in particular caught my eye because if you're like me, you really only look at the calorie and fat columns on the nutritional menu. Titled "30 Saltiest Foods in America" by Men's Health Magazine, this article has opened my eyes to the damage that sodium can really do to your body: high blood pressure, stroke, osteoporosis, and exercise-induced asthma. Experts say that it's even ADDICTIVE and that you can overeat yourself into obesity because of your cravings for salt. Crazy, right? So, because I care, read this list and avoid these foods and foods similar to them.

30) Burger King Cheeseburger with French Fries (small)

1,360 milligrams sodium
680 calories
33 g fat (10.5 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)

29) Auntie Anne’s Sesame Pretzel with Hot Salsa Cheese <---Damn that was a good one.

1,440 milligrams sodium
510 calories
18 g fat (7 g saturated)

28) Pizza Hut Supreme Pan Pizza (2 slices)

1,780 milligrams sodium
800 calories
40 g fat (16 g saturated)

27) Panera Bread Half Sierra Turkey with Half Greek Salad You Pick Two Combo

1,870 milligrams sodium
810 calories
59 g fat (12 g saturated)

26) Boston Market Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich

1,900 milligrams sodium
800 calories
41 g fat (7 g saturated, 5 g trans)

25) Arby’s Large Mozzarella Sticks

2,047 milligrams sodium
637 calories
42 g fat (19 g saturated)

24) Quizno’s Large Tuna Melt

2,120 milligrams sodium
1,760 calories
133 g fat (25 g saturated, 1.5 g trans)

23) Taco Bell Grilled Stuft Beef Burrito <---But oh-so-delicious

2,120 milligrams sodium
680 calories
30 g fat (10 g saturated)

22) Bob Evans Stacks & Stuffed Caramel Banana Pecan Hotcakes

2,259 milligrams sodium
1,543 calories
77 g fat (26 g saturated, 9 g trans)
109 g sugars

21) Subway Footlong Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki

2,290 milligrams sodium
770 calories
9 g fat (2.5 g saturated)
34 g sugars

20) McDonald’s Deluxe Breakfast with Margarine and Syrup

2,335 milligrams sodium
1,370 calories
64.5 g fat (21.5 g saturated)
161 g carbohydrates

19)  Uno Chicago Grill Classic Deep Dish Individual Pizza (1/2 pie)

2,460 mg sodium
1,155 calories
82 g fat (27 g saturated)

18) Dairy Queen Chili Cheese Fries

2,550 milligrams sodium
1,240 calories
71 g fat (28 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)

17)  Panera Bread Full Chipotle Chicken on Artisan French

2,570 mg sodium
1,070 calories
55 g fat (15 g saturated, 1 g trans)

16) On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef and Chipotle Honey Mustard

2,620 milligrams sodium
1,700 calories
124 g fat (37.5 g saturated)

15) Uno Chicago Grill Kid’s Kombo with French Fries

2,850 milligrams sodium
1,250 calories
79 g fat (11.5 g saturated)

14) Denny’s Buffalo Chicken Strips

2,940 milligrams sodium
730 calories
32 g fat (0 g saturated)

13) Dunkin Donuts Salt Bagel <--- Ew Really?

3,420 mg sodium
320 calories
2.5 g fat (.5 g saturated fat)

12) Olive Garden Grilled Shrimp Caprese

3,490 milligrams sodium
900 calories
41 g fat (17 g saturated)

11)  Blimpie Special Vegetarian Sub (12”)

3,532 milligrams sodium
1,186 calories
60 g fat (19 g saturated)
131 g carbohydrates

10) Ruby Tuesday Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta

3,933 mg sodium
1,086 calories
63 g fat

9) On the Border Dos XX Fish Tacos

4,060 milligrams sodium
2,350 calories
152 g fat (31 g saturated)

8) Chili’s Smokehouse Bacon Triple Cheese Big Mouth Burger with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

4,201 milligrams sodium
1,901 calories
138 g fat (47 g saturated)

7) IHOP Thick-Cut Bone-In Ham & Eggs

4,310 mg sodium
1,170 calories
61 g fat (19 g saturated)

6) Arby’s Sausage Gravy Biscuit

4,699 mg sodium
1,040 calories
60 g fat (22 g saturated, 2 g trans)

5) Applebee's Weight Watchers Chipotle Lime Chicken <---Even Weight Watchers will let you down!

4,990 mg sodium
490 calories
12 g fat (2 g saturated)

4) P.F. Chang’s Hot and Sour Soup Bowl <---Nooo! This can't be so. One of my favorite soups..

5,000 milligrams sodium
400 calories
15 g fat (5 g saturated)

3) Chili’s Fajita Quesadillas Beef With Rice and Beans, 4 flour tortillas, and condiments <---Have ordered this several times.

6,390 milligrams sodium
2,240 calories
92 g fat (43.5 g saturated)
253 g carbohydrates

2) Applebee's Appetizer Sampler <---The article says any app sampler is usually bad.

6,830 mg sodium
2,590 calories
173 g fat (54 g saturated)

1)   P.F. Chang’s Double Pan-Fried Noodles with Pork

2)   7,900 milligrams sodium
1,652 calories
84 g fat (12 g saturated)

Sad to say, but I have been a victim of many of the foods on this list. They actually got this information from the "Eat this, Not That!" book. I think I'll go buy one today.

Read the full article here.