Salt Sense

After last week's post, you may be wondering more about salt! Here are some common questions.

How much salt is recommended per day?

The American Heart Association recommends consuming up to 2,300mg of salt per day or 1,500mg for sensitive individuals or groups. However, other factors may influence personal needs (such as physical activity, medical history, etc.).

- WebMD's CDC Salt Guidelines Too Low For Good Health, Study Suggests

Which foods tend to be high in salt?

- American Heart Association's The Salty Six Infographic

- Health.com's 13 Foods That Are Saltier Than You Realize

How do I know how much salt is in my food? What can lower that? 

- Centers for Disease Control's Sodium Reduction Tips

- ChooseMyPlate's Salt & Sodium: 10 Tips to Cut Back

- Mayo Clinic's Sodium: How to Tame Your Salt Habit

Or, review last week's post for tips on using flavorful spices & recipe ideas.

Or, for a brief overview, try WebMD's Test Your Salt Smarts quiz.