New dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association make sticking to the rules a bit easier. And the association issued some refinements in what people should or should not eat. The new AHA recommendations, published October 1 in the journal Circulation, are more consistent with the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services. The last update by the AHA was in 1988. This allows some flexibility in choosing foods and fits the theme of consuming a variety of foods and reducing guilt from eating something 'bad' now and then.
Most salt consumed is from high-salt cured and processed foods rather than from a salt shaker.
All salt consumed, in whatever form, should be factored into the total daily salt consumption. Over the years, they have been very effective in helping to decrease heart disease risk in the United States. The Nutrition Committee plans to publish scientific statements in each of these areas and update them regularly to reflect changing research. This information is neither complete nor exhaustive and should not be used as a substitute for a consultation with your physician or other health care provider. WellnessWeb makes no warranty as to the information's completeness, reliability, or accuracy.