By Namita S Kalla | June 13, 2025 | Image: Canva
Salt helps keep fluid levels steady and supports nerve and muscle function, but overdoing it can be harmful
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Sodium is the one that raises blood pressure, which can increase your risk of serious conditions like heart disease
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Too much salt causes water retention, increasing pressure on artery walls and putting a heavy strain on your heart
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Bread, cereals, tinned soup, sauces, and ready meals can have shockingly high salt content, even if they don’t taste salty
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Food labels can be confusing. Aim for products with less than 5% of your daily salt value per serving to stay on the safe side
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Eating fresh foods, exercising, managing stress, and quitting smoking all help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range
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You may not feel symptoms, but high salt levels could still be pushing your blood pressure into dangerous territory
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Even modest reductions could lead to fewer strokes, heart attacks, and other serious complications across the population
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These people often show a stronger blood pressure response to salt, meaning even small reductions matter more
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Cutting back gradually makes a real difference, you’ll likely enjoy your food just as much, if not more
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