Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.Ĭarbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in aĪ food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. Within the fat content, a 1 medium grapefruit contains 0.04 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 0.06 g of polyunsaturated fat and 0.03 g of monounsaturated fat. The total fat content of (1 Medium Serving) 1 medium grapefruit is 0.26 g. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.Ģ calories come from fat.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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