Heres what to keep in mind before packing your next lunch.
Nostalgic, easy and even tasty are likely to pop in your head.
But now,Consumer Reportswants you to consider two more words: lead and sodium.
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Some contain high amounts of cadmium, another heavy metal, as well.
All of theCR-tested products contained 30% to 49% of the recommended daily sodium limit.
“Sodium is needed for a healthy, balanced diet.
Its an essential mineral that helps with fluid balance and muscle contraction,” Nguyen explains.
Especially for kids, since their recommended sodium intake is much lower than adults."
To reduce the sodium in your regular eating pattern, consider the way you choose your food.
Here are some tips that you could make a run at implement on your next grocery run.
Preparing your own lunch will also help you control the sodiumcheck out theselow-sodium lunch meatsyou should consider buying.
Consumer Reports.Should You Pack Lunchables for Your Kids' School Lunch?
American Heart Association.Dietary Recommendations for Healthy Children.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Lead in Food and Foodwares.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Sodium Intake and Health.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Sodium in Your Diet.
American Heart Association.Get the Scoop on Sodium and Salt.
