Salt is an essential ingredient in our diet, but consuming too much of it can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most people consume double the recommended 5g of daily salt intake . Shockingly, about 70-75% of all salt consumed is hidden in processed foods or other products of the food industry, with people adding the remaining 25-30% at the table . The good news is that you can take control of your salt intake by following these simple steps: 1. Check the Labels When you’re grocery shopping, make sure to read the labels on the packaged foods you’re buying. Look for the sodium content and choose products with lower sodium levels. The WHO has released a new set of global benchmarks for sodium levels in more than 60 food categories that will help countries reduce sodium contents in foods to improve diets and save lives 1 . 2. Cook More at Home Cooking your meals at home gives you comp
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