03/03/2026
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Most people think they only eat salt when they sprinkle it on food.
That’s not true.
The majority of salt is hidden in processed and packaged foods — chips, pickles, papad, ready-to-eat meals.
Adults should consume less than 5 grams of salt per day — that’s just one teaspoon.
Consistently exceeding this increases your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) — often without symptoms.
Reducing processed foods and increasing vegetables, fruits and whole grains can significantly lower your BP risk.
Do you think your daily salt intake is under 1 teaspoon?