7. Deli Meats
A trip to the local deli for that pastrami on rye with mustard could be costing you more than just a few bucks.
According to a Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics study, nearly half of Americans consume a sandwich every day—and they’re one of the top sources of salt in the American diet.
Cold cuts and cheese are the main contributors, with about 250 milligrams of sodium per slice, and that’s if you only use one slice, which you don’t! The bread and those lashings of condiments will multiply the risks to your heart.
Sadly this doesn’t seem to be a priority for most Americans as according to a Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine report, only 33 percent of Americans are looking to cut back on sodium.
