5 Foods With More Sodium Than a Bag of Chips

Your body needs sodium—but there's no denying that most of us are getting way too much of it. According to recent stats from the American Heart Association, the average daly sodium intake in this country is 3,600 milligrams—more than double the Association's recommendation of 1,500 milligrams max. But avoiding clear offenders like salted nuts and potato chips may not be enough to bring you down into the recommended range, since there are so many sneaky salt bombs out there. Just look at these seemingly healthful foods—they all contain more than you'd find in a 1 1/2-ounce bag of Lays Classic Potato Chips.

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