Laps For Haiti

Join us for Laps for Haiti on May 23rd, 2010 at Cardozo High School track. Your participation and contribution will help support Fondwa* a university town in Leogane, to rebuild schools and jump start education in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

There are several ways for you to get involved:
Run/Walk Laps, Donate, Sponsor a Runner or Volunteer.
Short Distance: Set a goal! Get friends to pledge $1, $5, $10 based on the number of laps you complete. Max laps=20

How Much Sodium Do You Need...Not Much!

Various organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine, have published recommendations on daily sodium limits. Most recommend not exceeding the range of 1,500 and 2,400 milligrams (mg) a day for healthy adults. Keep in mind that the lower your sodium, the more beneficial effect on blood pressure.

If you are older than 50, are black or have a health condition such as high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease or diabetes, you may be more sensitive to the blood pressure raising effects of sodium. As a result, aim for a sodium limit at the low end of the range recommended for healthy adults. Talk to your doctor about the sodium limit that's best for you.

Three main sources of sodium
The average U.S. diet has three main sources of sodium:

Processed and prepared foods.
Sodium-containing condiments.
Natural sources of sodium.