Most people consume way too much sodium. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams per day, basically a teaspoon. But the average person? Way over that. The CDC reports that Americans eat roughly 3,400 milligrams daily, which is about 50% more than recommended. And it's not because you're salting your eggs at breakfast. About 70% of the sodium in our diets comes from processed foods and restaurant meals.
Maitree Baral is a Principal Digital Content Producer at Times of India. She focuses on various aspects of health and wellness, including diet and nutrition, mental health, and consumer health, often exploring the intersection of medical specialties and family relationships. Maitree's work has been featured in MSN and The Economic Times.
