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40 Foods to Avoid If You Have High Blood Pressure

Salty Cheese

Do you prefer creamy brie or melted mozzarella? most people will agree that cheese is tasty, as it adds a delicious twist to most meals. The only catch here is that this ingredient for most of our everyday meals is packed with salt.

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If you prefer American cheese, you might be surprised to learn that it contains 2.2 mg of sodium per gram. Gouda cheese contains up to 3.7 mg of sodium per gram, and Cheddar cheese has around 2.2 mg of sodium per gram. So, it’s probably better to avoid cheese altogether or save that slice of cheese for a special day.