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Goodbye Saltshaker

You might be surprised by the various ways sodium sneaks into your diet. Many high-sodium foods don’t even taste salty.

In an average American diet, about 25 percent of sodium intake comes from the saltshaker, while 75 percent comes from processed foods.

Tip: Remove the saltshaker from the table.

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