Unit 29 Slow down on salt.

Unit 29 少放点盐

The human body needs 1,000 to 3，300 milligrams of salt a day. The average adult consumes 5 , 000 milligrams per day !Too much salt has been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and other illnesses.

人体每天需要一千到三千三百毫克的盐。而成年人平均每天吃进多达五千毫克的盐!摄取过多的盐分会导致高血压、心脏病和其他疾病。

Too much salt can also turn you into a water-retaining blimp.Worse yet，eating salt makes you crave more salt!No wonder snack food companies make so many salty items!

过多的盐分也会把你变成一个水肿的肉球。更糟的是，吃得愈咸会使你想吃更多盐!难怪那些卖零食的公司制造出这么多含高盐分的产品!

Stop reaching for the salt shaker! Many foods，especially processed foods，are full of salt before they reach the table.

别再找盐罐了!许多食物，尤其是加工过的，在送上桌前都是加满了盐的。

A cup of potato salad can have more than 1，300 milligrams of sodium, three ounces of canned ham almost 1，000. A slice of cheese adds 406 milligrams of sodium to your sandwich. Read labels and opt for lower-salt versions of your favorite foods.

一杯马铃薯沙拉中的钠，可能超过一千三百毫克，而三盎司的罐装火腿中的钠也有将近一千毫克。一片乳酪也为你吃的三明治添加406毫克的钠.仔细研读标签后再选购你喜爱的低盐食物.

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2.Worse yet 更糟的是.……(=What's even worse,...)

3.opt for... 选择......