Limit Salt intake: Most of us consume too much salt in our diets. Eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure and lead to other health problems. American Heart Association recommends a daily consumption of no more than 2.3 grams a day (about a teaspoon of table salt). Here are some tips..
• Avoid processed or pre-packaged foods. Processed foods contain hidden sodium that quickly surpasses the recommended limit.
• Moderate intake of fast food meals as they are loaded with extra sodium.
• Opt for fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned vegetables.
• Cut back on salty snacks .
• Choose low-salt or reduced-sodium products.
• Remove salt shaker from your dining table
• Try slowly reducing the salt in your diet to give your taste buds time to adjust.
• Avoid processed or pre-packaged foods. Processed foods contain hidden sodium that quickly surpasses the recommended limit.
• Moderate intake of fast food meals as they are loaded with extra sodium.
• Opt for fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned vegetables.
• Cut back on salty snacks .
• Choose low-salt or reduced-sodium products.
• Remove salt shaker from your dining table
• Try slowly reducing the salt in your diet to give your taste buds time to adjust.
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