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9 Easy Ways to Cut Sodium in Your Diet
EatingWell
1/7/2021
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) recommend that adults get no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, the equivalent of one teaspoon of salt. This is a long-standing recommendation, but the average American consumes nearly one-and-a-half times that much, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While it s probably not a big deal to eat more than the recommended amount of sodium every once in a while, doing so regularly can be bad for your health.
Without a doubt, the number one reason to eat less sodium is to prevent or treat high blood pressure, which in turn can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure, says Sarah Pflugradt, M.S., RD, a dietitian and nutrition educator. Experts across the board agree. The American Heart Association explains that because sodium pulls water into your blood vessels, it can in ....

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