Our bodies need only 500 milligrams of sodium each day. Anything more than 2500 mg of sodium is stretching it a little and is also putting you at risk. For some people, excess sodium causes high blood pressure. If you are not sodium-sensitive, salt may not be a problem for you. But you should still be very careful of the amount of salt you take in.
Salt is the most familiar source of sodium.
About 40 percent of salt is pure sodium. Sodium is also hidden in foods that don't taste salty, such as cheddar cheese and processed foods. If you want to control the amount of salt that you take in daily, or if your doctor mentions to you that you need to cut down on your sodium intake, check these suggestions out, and follow them. Eat lots of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. These foods have very little sodium.