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25 Words Your 2-Year-Old Should Know

February 22, 2012 by  
Filed under Health

This week there’s buzz about words every 2-year old should know. Some toddlers are simply late talkers; but not mastering these words by the age of two could also be an indication of autism, developmental delays or hearing problems. Check the source link for the Daily News feature article and scroll down to the list of 25 words. Source

The Top 10 Sources of Sodium

February 8, 2012 by  
Filed under Health

Yesterday the Center for Disease Control confirmed what we already know. Americans consume way too much sodium. What’s surprising is where most of that sodium comes from. More than 40% of the sodium in our diet comes from ten types of food.

The CDC Vital Signs report has more than one eye-opener. For example, much of the raw chicken and pork we buy in stores is sodium-injected. Did you know that not all salt has sodium, but water does? The top ten sources of sodium are listed below. Check the source link to read the full report.

Top 10 Sources of Sodium

. Breads and rolls
. Cold cuts and cured meats
. Pizza
. Poultry
. Soups
. Sandwiches
. Cheese
. Pasta dishes
. Meat dishes
. Snacks

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