Most people have no idea how much salt they’re eating every day, or how much is recommended. View Entire Post › ...

If you don’t drink enough water but your diet is high in salt, you may be at increased risk of kidney stones. Kidney stones ...

Consuming too much salt from processed foods can cause unpleasant side effects like bloating. However, sodium is an important mineral, and it's important to eat enough of it.

NO SURPRISE HERE: Americans are eating too much salt. According to the FDA, Americans eat on average about 3,400 mg of sodium per day—more than 50 percent of the dietary guidelines ...

What happens if you eat too much salt? ... Don’t be fooled either by a simple, pre-made vegetable soup—although convenient, it can be sodium-dense.” So, to be on the safe side, ...

So when you eat sweet foods like cookies, cake, or candy, don’t eat another carb or starch (for example, potatoes) that you would’ve eaten that day. In other words, substitute, don't add.