Posted on 10/15/2021 10:54:53 AM PDT by Vendome
The Food and Drug Administration is asking food manufacturers and restaurants to cut the salt in their products over the coming 2½ years with the goal of reducing Americans’ overall sodium intake by 12 percent.
The sweeping recommendation, announced Wednesday, is expected to cover a wide variety of foods — from chain restaurant meals to processed food on grocery store shelves and even baby food.
the FDA will watch the industry carefully over the coming years, rewarding companies that comply. It was unclear Wednesday what the rewards would be, and Woodcock did not say whether the FDA would take any action against companies that do not lower sodium.
“There is very little that the average consumer can do,” Lurie said. “The only way to have a significant impact on sodium intake is by putting the onus on industry.”
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Going out for Sushi tonight anyway....
Probably some clever troll on the web started the meme that salt fights Covid, and Big Pharma panicked!
Fixed it.
Will they treat salt as a drug and restrict your ability to buy it? Don’t count it out. By definition, “progressivism” never knows when to stop.
Stock up folks
Make up a pantry if you dont have one
Here we go again.... The Nanny State.
Salt rationing coming soon? LUTFA! Leave Us The F Alone! If we need you, we will let you know.
Salt will win the war against the government.
I did make a second pantry...Stocking up for winter here in Upstate....but grabbing everything I can for now.
In a decade or so there will be many people with iodine deficiency....unintended consequences at work.
This is just more bad nutrition being pushed by the government. There is no scientific reason to worry about your salt intake for most people. It has been demonized improperly. In fact low salt diets can lead to problems.
lol
Good
Dont let the locals aroun you know
Low sodium levels can make you lethargic and causes muddled thinking. So, I can see the government officials recommending you reduce your sodium intake.
So now you’re food will spoil quicker. You’ll have to replace things more often.
On the other hand, many things like ketchup and mustard have so much salt, you can make mummies with it.
Nevertheless, this is more gov in your face that is only going to get worse.
Salt is good for you!
I noticed I was losing my hair more rapidly. Upped my protein...the problem went away.
It also tells me when I need a medium rare Porterhouse. :-)
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