Heart association challenges Americans to cut out salt

January 4, 2013

The American Heart Association is launching a three week 'Sodium Swap Challenge' beginning on January 7th.

The AHA says it can be done by cutting out bread, cold cuts and cured meats from our diets. Making those changes to your diet can make a dramatic difference.

They also recommend limiting condiments and reading nutritional labels to reduce sodium intake.

While that may seem difficult, experts said people can change their palate and enjoy foods with less salt in just 21 days.

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