Do You Know Where Salt Is Hiding in Your Food?

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Do You Know Where Salt Is Hiding in Your Food? - Cleveland Clinic

Keeping an eye on your sodium intake has many health benefits


From our favorite pretzels to our daily sandwiches, salt is in almost everything we eat. But how much is too much?

Studies show that cutting down on sodium in your diet can lower blood pressure — reducing your risk of stroke, heart failure and other health problems, says hypertension specialist George Thomas, MD.

The American Heart Association recommends an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. People with certain medical conditions should consume even less.
 
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