Post by Adriana Velez
Do you and your kids love those handy packaged toddler meals? Well you may love them less when you find out what's lurking in them. New research by the Centers for Disease Control reveals that most toddler food is alarmingly high in sodium. Over a thousand baby and toddler foods from the most popular brands were scrutinized, and the results should put us all on notice. The good news is that baby foods tend to be lower in sodium. But that leap to toddler food means a giant leap in sodium. Over 75 percent of toddler foods are high in sodium -- meaning more than 210 milligrams. In fact, some foods had as much as 630 milligrams per serving! Keep in mind, a toddler's daily limit of sodium should be 1,500 milligrams. Did you know this? What should moms do?Image may be NSFW.
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Do you and your kids love those handy packaged toddler meals? Well you may love them less when you find out what's lurking in them. New research by the Centers for Disease Control reveals that most toddler food is alarmingly high in sodium. Over a thousand baby and toddler foods from the most popular brands were scrutinized, and the results should put us all on notice. The good news is that baby foods tend to be lower in sodium. But that leap to toddler food means a giant leap in sodium. Over 75 percent of toddler foods are high in sodium -- meaning more than 210 milligrams. In fact, some foods had as much as 630 milligrams per serving! Keep in mind, a toddler's daily limit of sodium should be 1,500 milligrams. Did you know this? What should moms do?Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
