The agency wants to lower how much salt we consume over the next three years to an average of 2,750 milligrams per day. That’s still above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg.

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday laid out fresh goals to cut sodium levels in packaged and processed foods  by about 20%, after its prior efforts to address a growing epidemic of diet-related chronic diseases showed early signs of success.

The FDA in October 2021 had set guidelines to trim sodium levels in foods ranging from potato chips to hamburgers in a bid to prevent excessive intake of salt that can trigger high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

The agency is now seeking voluntary curbs from packaged-food makers such as PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz and Campbell Soup. The companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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    My new year resolution was to cook every single meal. Mo more delivery, junk food, processed shit and so on. I’m not here pretending I followed perfectly but it helped me so so much.

    You are what you eat and I’m sorry to say but that US food is garbage to the point that some “food” is not food anymore.

    Go to your local market, buy fresh organic food and cook. It will help your body, your wallet, the environment and everybody else.

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        1 month ago

        Okay brother ahah sure you are right

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      Organic is the biggest scam after homeopathic drugs by the way. Not to mention it all looks absolutely terrible compared to the superior produce that aren’t practically rotted by the time they hit the store.

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        1 month ago

        How a zucchini or an eggplant from a farmer a scam? I feel like the US is brainwashing you all and changing the definition of words. Lets put it this way so even americans can understand, buy shit that has NO PACKAGING.

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          Why would I follow the instructions of someone who’s only proven to be a hypocrite and misinformed? You think I’m brainwashed because I didn’t fall for the scam and believe in science? Kek.