Do You Know Where High Sodium Is Hiding?

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Week of December 7

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> Naughty List of Holiday Foods - Check It Twice!
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> When Diet Isn't Enough
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Today's Top Story: Do You Know Where High Sodium Is Hiding?
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Salt doesn't always come from the salt shaker. It's hidden in many of
the foods we buy. See some surprising places where sodium hides.
Also See:
> Shake the Salt Habit
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> Foods to Buy (and to Avoid)
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> Chicken Soup for Your Kid's Cold?
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HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

CT Scans Not Ready for Prime Time
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Although CT scans are pretty good at finding clogged arteries, the
technology isn't as good as the gold standard angiogram,
researchers say.

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Naughty List of Holiday Foods - Check It Twice!
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They may be your favorites, but some of your favorites may not be such
a great idea if you're watching your waistline and cholesterol
numbers.
Also See:
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> Immune-Boosting Super-Foods
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> Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
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> Good Food, Bad Food
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