Why You Need to Keep the Salt Shaker Out of Sight

Too much of anything is not good for your health. And salt is no exception!

For all those who like more than a pinch of salt to their meals; they might develop unhealthy levels of sodium. Excessive addition of salt in diet is linked to hypertension, which may lead to other health complications such as heart disease, strokes and chronic kidney disease.

Another major issue is that people are unaware of how much salt they consuming or how much salt is too much. It is estimated that 80 percent of our salt intake goes unnoticed while consuming grocery foods and drinks.

With simple steps like putting the salt shaker away, you can avoid various medical complications. 

Read more on how to curb your salt consumption: How to Tame Your Salty Tooth