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Question: Can you give examples of foods naturally low in sodium and foods high in sodium?

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All fresh fruits and fresh vegetables are naturally low in sodium. Even vegetables with a “reputation” for being high in sodium, such as celery, don’t deserve a bad rap. A whole stalk only contains 50 mgs and how much celery can you eat! Fresh or unprocessed beef, turkey, chicken and fish are also naturally low in sodium. One cup of milk has only about 130 mgs. of sodium but processed dairy products, such as cheese can vary a great deal in their sodium content. Check the nutrition label if you need more information. Examples of “hidden” sources of sodium. Food/Portion/Sodium Content (average) Pickles: 4 inch 900 mgs Cheese: American, 2oz.800 mgs Ham: 3 ounces 1,000 mgs. Soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. 1,500 mgs. Soup:canned,1cup,700-1,000mgs. Tuna,canned/water: 3oz,450mgs (tip: rinse your tuna with water to reduce the sodium content)