Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Susan Glassman and “Get the Scoop on Sodium.” Are you wondering which salt is the best? Or how much salt is needed each day? Salt is salt but can vary depending on several factors like geographical location. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend less than 2300 mg of sodium per day for healthy eating patterns. That can be easier said than done when we examine the sodium content of foods. Learn about the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH Diet), how to identify sodium on nutrition fact labels, and simple shopping tips to help reduce sodium. Compare types of salt and salt substitutes in class with Susan. Try a sample of our recipe for Rainbow Rice, which highlights great flavors with no salt added, and is easy to prepare at home. Take home Illinois Extension research-based resources and recipes you can trust using to decrease sodium in everyday meals.
Get the Scoop on Sodium will be offered at:
- Putnam County Library, Granville January 17 at 1:00 PM
- Ohio Public Library January 18 at 4:00 PM
- Putnam County Community Center January 31 at 10:00 AM
Register at https://go.illinois.edu/sodium or by calling our main office on the IVCC Campus at 815-224-0889.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate or need more information, please contact Susan Glassman, Extension Educator, Nutrition & Wellness, University of Illinois Extension at 815-224-0889.
Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry, and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus. The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
If you have questions or need more information, please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889.