If youre like most Americans, youre consuming way too much salt. A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that about 89 percent of adults in the U.S. consume more than the recommended amounts of sodium each day. In addition, the new dietary guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services recommend limiting sodium consumption to no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day. Individuals with high blood pressure or other cardiovascular risk factors should consider lowering their intake even further.
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