The majority of people get way too much in their diet, with an average intake of around 3,400 mg per day (4).
The daily recommendation of sodium is less than 2,300 mg per day (5,6).
To put this into perspective, one teaspoon of table salt = 2,300 mg of sodium!
When following this protocol, it's recommended to limit high sodium foods or completely avoid them in order to keep your intake under the recommended level.
Cutting back can feel challenging at first, but it doesn’t have to be. It starts by learning what foods to eat less of and which to stock up on. Plus you'll reap the health benefits of building a healthier diet.
One of the most popular low sodium diets used for heart health is the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).