You have high blood pressure? These 2 food is killing you! Sodium How much salt (sodium) do you need per day? Only 1,500 mg (slightly under 3/4 teaspoon only). Investigations from the American Heart Association showed that the average intake of salt by the public is 3400 mg and that is more than twice the dosage recommended per day. A high sodium diet is bad for your heart. So be wary of processed foods, prepacked foods and restaurant/hawker centre-eatings where we get 75% of our salt from. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foods like deli meat, canned soups, pizza, breads and rolls and pasta dishes are salt-heavy. How to cut this dangerously high salt intake? - Eat au naturel real wholesome foods - Eat unprocessed. Instead of adding a dash of extra salt, use salt substitutes - fresh herbs and spices, garlic, citrus and vinegars makes your food tastier and it is healthier to your blood pressur...