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10 www.FlatbedTruckingJobs.com November 2015 HEALTH TIPS Cure Gluten Free BBQ Beef jerky stick contains 280 milligrams of sodium. Campbell's Homestyle Chick- en Noodle Soup 15.4 ounce Microwavable Bowl Camp- bell's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Serving Size: 1 cup Sodium Level: 890 milligrams per serving This may have been the soup your mom made when you weren't feel- ing well, but this deceptively yummy and convenient soup comes with 890 milligrams of sodium per cup. Several brands offer low sodium options. Frozen Dinners Barilla Italian Entrees Meat Sauce Gemelli Serving Size: 9 ounces (1 tray) Sodium Level: 570 milligrams per serving Most convenience stores usually have a selection of frozen dinners. The idea of buying one, popping it in the microwave and having dinner just a few minutes later is tempting, but they can be high in sodium. Replace frozen dinners with a supply of ingredients for a quick meal instead, for when you're just too tired to put a lot of thought into cooking. A quick qo-to is chicken and rice. Combine plain chicken tenders, brown rice and low sodium teriyaki sauce for a fast but tasty dinner. Pretzels Rold Gold Classic Tiny Twist Pretzels, 16 ounce bag Serving Size: 1 ounce Sodium Level: 450 milligrams per serving Pretzels are as common at convenience stores as fuel. They're delicious, but can also pack a powerful sodium punch. The good news about peanuts and pretzels is that they almost always come in a low sodium option. Choose that when you need to satisfy the craving. Here's a bonus tip: Avoid adding salt to foods. This salt-sodium conversion chart by the Colorado State University Extension, shows how easily a couple quick dashes of salt can add up. Salt Sodium Equivalent 1/4 teaspoon 500 milligrams 1/2 teaspoon 1,000 milligrams 3/4 teaspoon 1,500 milligrams 1 teaspoon 2,000 milligrams F