Look at the Nutrition Facts on food labels to see how many milligrams of sodium are in a serving of food. 2000 milligrams is equal to the amount of sodium in 1 teaspoon of salt. Also look at the percent of the Daily Value for sodium. The Daily Value is 2400 milligrams of sodium per day. In Moderation There are many reasons not to drink alcoholic beverages.
People drinking alcohol and driving are the cause of many accidents.
Drinking can also lead to addiction. Heavy drinking can cause cirrhosis of the liver. In pregnant women, drinking even moderate amounts of alcohol can cause birth defects, including severe mental retardation. It is safest for women to stop drinking alcohol before trying to get pregnant, and not drink during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Alcohol also increases risk of cancer of the throat and neck, and breast cancer in women.