We Take A Pinch Of It,

for granted,

but wars have been fought over its location, if you have time this is a fascinating history of this natural product, but nowadays the effects of over consuming salt can be injurious to us, it is recommended for adults to consume no more than 6g salt (roughly 1 teaspoon) per day, according to the NHS. However, the average salt intake for adults is 8g per day, which is 33 percent higher than the recommended intake, according to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, the dangers of eating too much salt are thought to be considerable. It raises blood pressure (a major cause of strokes) and increases the risk of stomach cancer and osteoporosis. The World Health Organisation says managing your salt intake is as important as stopping smoking when it comes to reducing heart disease, if you’re eating too much salt, what can you do to reduce your intake? help is at hand, check out the BBC article for more details about this topic.