Consumed in large amounts, sugar is a source of empty calories, meaning that you get a lot of calories and little nutritional value. Many foods high in sugar are also high in fat. Also be aware that many of the new fat free products use sugar to replace the fat, making the product almost equal to or equal to the calories in the original product. Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium. Sodium does have an important role in the body, however, most people consume amounts far in excess of what they need.
Sodium does contribute to high blood pressure.
Most of the sodium in the American diet comes from the salt shaker and processed and prepared foods. If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, alcohol is not the taboo that it once was. Recent studies indicate that moderate consumption, defined as 2 drinks per day, may have a beneficial effect on heart disease. However, other studies suggest that women who drink 2 or more drinks per day may have increased risk of breast cancer.