How Much Salt Should People Actually Eat

The American Heart Association may be giving salt an unnecessarily bad reputation. Low carbohydrate diets need to include more salt, not less. Potassium intake seems to be key when it comes to how salt effects heath and most people are potassium deficient. Focusing on potassium intake along with the quality of the salt being ingested is very important. Plain, white, table salt is the least healthy of the salt options. Quality pink Himalayan salt and sea salt are the best options offering additional needed minerals.

Key Takeaways:

The American Heart Association (AHA) says to limit one’s daily intake of salt to a little over half a teaspoon. More than that (they claim) puts people at risk for high blood pressure and heart disease.
Plenty of studies have found that eating less sodium leads to modestly lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure
One study found that curbing salt screws with one’s sympathetic nervous system, tanking sleep quality and causing exhaustion and faster muscle fatigue

“So, before one resigns oneself to bland food, let’s take a closer look at salt. There’s a strong argument that the world’s most popular seasoning doesn’t deserve the bashing it gets – in fact, one might want to eat more of it.”