When Is Adding Salt in Cooking OK? Shout out to Judy Uberti who inspired this post when she commented on Facebook to my Naturally Sweetened Homemade Applesauce Recipe. Yes, Americans eat too much salt. If you want a refresh on how much salt you should eat a day, read my post, How Much Sodium Should We…
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How Sodium Much is Too Much?
How Much Sodium Should We Eat? The human body requires about 500 mg of sodium per day, while the average American ingests between 2,300-6,900 mg of sodium in their diet daily. High blood pressure is rarely seen in those who consume less than 1.2 grams (1200 milligrams) of sodium per day. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines reported that no…
