Sodium Nitrite

The question is still being asked and still remains to be answered: is sodium nitrate laden processed food safe for human consumption?

This article takes look at what sodium lactate and other mysterious ingredients in food are used for, by checking out a hot dog label for example.

Processed meats contain preservatives including Sodium Nitrate and Sodium Nitrite. Both chemicals pose health risks if you consume them on a regular basis.

Processed meats contain preservatives including Sodium Nitrate and Sodium Nitrite. Both chemicals pose health risks if you consume them on a regular basis.

What should people look out for in a high-sodioum diet and what are the benefits of a low-sodium diet? What foods are best to eat for optimal health? More importantly, how to be sodium savvy. This article all able low-sodium benefits with foods included.

Contributor: Victoria Erin
Published: Jan 27, 2010