With such a variety of pre packaged and canned foods available for our hectic lifestyles, it is no wonder that most people are consuming too much salt. Even a can of vegetable soup which claims to be healthy and “trans fat free” should be avoided because of excess sodium content.

Though salt is one of the most commonly used spices to flavor our foods, it may be worse for you than you think. Not only does salt cause cardiovascular disease, strokes, and coronary artery disease, but it causes weight gain and water retention.

Sodium is everywhere – on the table, in our food, and in our heart’s. It’s a dangerous additive used by many to enhance bland tasting food. Whether it’s a sprinkle on something you ordered in a restaurant, or just a pinch for you popcorn, too much can be lethal. 

Low sodium diets are a necessity for some and a goal for others. Sodium is not only found in a salt shaker, 75% of our salt intake comes from packaged foods alone. Cutting back on sodium can lower the risk of high blood pressure and other heart diseases. Most of us ingest way too much daily sodium without even knowing it, so here’s the low-so facts.