How to Use sodium in a Sentence

sodium

noun
  • The sodium, for a man of my age and stature, is not good.
    Jonathan Cohen, Variety, 27 Sep. 2021
  • The corn was high and waxy, and the leaves looked wet under the sodium lamps.
    David Treuer, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Of these, sodium—a.k.a. salt—is lost in the greatest amount.
    Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Pears are a low-calorie, fat-free and sodium-free treat all on their own.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2021
  • Out of all our picks, this is the highest in sodium, with 390 mg per serving.
    Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 July 2024
  • One of the main culprits of high levels of sodium in our diets?
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Some studies have found that rinsing rids beans of 30% to 40% of sodium.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2021
  • Most pickles are high in sodium, so be mindful of that too.
    Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 22 Nov. 2022
  • This is likely due to an overindulgence of foods high in sodium (not salt) and sugar.
    Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Of course, some sodium in the diet is essential—and salt makes your meals taste good, too.
    Rozalynn S. Frazier, SELF, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Read the labels carefully and buy one that is low in sodium.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Jan. 2022
  • This will help replenish the sodium lost through sweat.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 May 2024
  • The danger is that people over hydrate and wash out their sodium.
    Alison Osius, Outside Online, 4 July 2024
  • The last two weeks starches and then sodium, just to kind of get as bloated as possible.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Lemon, lime and vinegar can provide a slightly salty taste that's free of sodium.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2022
  • Last year, researchers discovered that Phaethon’s tail is not made of dust, but rather of sodium gas.
    Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024
  • This can lead to hyponatremia, or low levels of sodium in the blood.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The whole grain also contains minimal fat and is low in sodium (less than 5% of the DV) and calories.
    Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Choose foods with less sodium and prepare foods with little or no salt.
    Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2023
  • And all with much fewer additives and a lot less sodium.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022
  • The sodium hyaluronate keeps the skin moisturized, while the jojoba esters and squalane act as emollients for the skin.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • But fast food offerings often have a whole day’s worth of fat or sodium.
    Ebony Williams, ajc, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Purée cooked sweet potatoes with low-sodium organic veggie broth as the base for a soup.
    Health, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Just cut back on salt since these substitutes have more sodium.
    Shay Spence, PEOPLE.com, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Even with the recent slump in lithium prices, sodium is still a cheaper option.
    Eddie Spence, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Overeating salt or sodium can raise your blood pressure, putting you at higher risk of stroke.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Despite being microwavable, the meals don't come frozen and are low in sodium.
    Bridget Degnan, PEOPLE.com, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Milk also has sodium, which acts like a sponge and holds onto water in the body and results in less urine produced.
    Lisa Drayer, CNN, 6 May 2023
  • These include hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, and glycerin.
    Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The World Health Organization came up with its own nonbinding set of standards for baby food, which included limits on fat, sugar and sodium.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024

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