Blood Pressure and Diet
The Scoop on Sodium
Most Americans eat too much sodium. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, we consume as much as three teaspoonfuls of salt daily when we should consume less than 1 teaspoon.
Processed Foods
Furthermore, up to 75 percent of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods like:
Tomato sauce
Soups
Condiments
Canned goods
Prepared mixes
Studies have shown [...]


