Sodium

**Lunchables Shock:** Consumer Reports Demands Removal from School Lunches Due to Lead and Sodium Concerns

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Austin, Texas – Consumer Reports is urging the removal of Lunchables from school lunch trays nationwide due to alarming levels of lead, sodium, and harmful chemicals found in the packaging of products sold in stores. A petition with over 14,000 signatures is pushing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to eliminate Kraft Heinz products from the National School Lunch Program. According to Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, the organization discovered elevated lead …

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Salt Substitutions Linked to Lower Risk of Death in High-Risk Adults, Study Finds – Expert Tips on Reducing Sodium Intake to Improve Heart Health

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Salt substitutions have been linked to a lower risk of death in older adults at high risk of heart attacks or strokes, a new study reveals. This study, which was a meta-analysis of various studies primarily conducted in Asia, highlighted the potential benefits of using salt substitutes in reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Experts suggest that the ease of incorporating salt substitutes into Asian cuisine and food culture could explain these findings. …

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**Sodium Warning: School Lunchables Packed with Harmful Chemicals and Toxins, Consumer Report Reveals**

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New York – A consumer watchdog group has raised concerns about the sodium content in school cafeteria versions of popular kids’ grocery store snack kit Lunchables. The group discovered that these school versions contain higher levels of sodium compared to the ones available for purchase in stores, prompting worries about the impact on children’s health. Last year, Lunchables introduced two new versions of the snack kit specifically for school lunch programs across the nation. However, …

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