Based on many clinical trials and observation 5-6 gm / 1 tsp (2300 mg of sodium) of daily salt intake is the upper recommended limit. This should take into account the total added sodium intake from all dietary sources.
How to moderate salt intake everyday ?
Choose food low in salt (see the sodium/salt content in food labels)
Cut down the amount of salt added to food . Chat masala is also high in salt.
Consume potassium rich foods such as fruits and vegetables.
Avoid preserved & canned foods.
Other forms of sodium consumption through additives such as MSG (monosodium glutamate also known as ajinomoto), cooking soda to be avoided.
Processed foods to be avoided, as they are high in sodium and poor in potassium.
Moderate food items which are high in salt .
Avoid the salt cellar on the table .
Preparations which are high in salt and need to be moderated are:
Pickles, chutneys, sauces and ketchups, papads, chips and salted biscuits, savoury items, cheese and salted butter, canned foods (vegetables, dals & meats), bakery products, ready made soup powders, dried salted fish, chinese food made in India
