Americans on average consume about two teaspoons of salt every day, this is almost double the allowable amount. However, most of this salt is hidden in common foods, from spaghetti sauce to frozen lunches.

Excessive use of sodium increases the adverse effect of high blood pressure on the heart, brain and kidneys, according to an online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net In this regard, health professionals are trying to influence food producers and catering points so that they reduce the salt content of foods. Producers, in turn, argue that changing the recipe of the preparation of the product so that its taste remains, is extremely difficult, but continue to look for ways to reduce the salt content of medicus. en.