So We Consume Too Much Salt, Eh?

"Quick, throw some salt over your left shoulder!"


http://yourlife.usatoday.com/fitness-food/diet-nutrition/story/2011-10-20/CDC-Americans-consume-too-much-sodium/50844370/1

In an article published in the USA Today, The Center for Disease Control discusses salt in the American Diet. Whats bad with consuming too much salt is that it can increase the risk of high blood pressure which can cause heart disease and stroke. According to the CDC, people aged two and up should limit themselves to less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. Additionally, the sodium comes form places other than your own salt shaker. Around 75 percent of sodium is added to commercial foods during processing and preparation. Therefore, for Americans to consume less sodium, they need to be aware of the types of food they're eating. People need to eat more natural, fresh foods that contain little sodium. It is also important for young athletes to eat less sodium to prevent getting high blood pressure at a young age.