What are sodium guidelines by USDA, AHA, Canadian Food Guide and Dr McDougall?

A healthy sodium-to-potassium ratio in our diet is a key parameter for optimum functioning of myriad organs in our body. Fixing our dietary sodium-to-potassium ratio is quite simple! (a) cut down on sodium intake by reducing (or eliminating) added salts, and (b) increase potassium intake by consuming more plant foods, especially dark leafy greens.

Videos by Dr Greger that explain the relationship between salt intake and high blood pressure. He also explains what 'normal blood pressure' means!

"A salted meal can impair artery function within 30 minutes by suppressing a key detoxifying antioxidant enzyme in our body." — Dr Greger

In 2007, AICR guidelines on salt and cancer said, "Recommends that people avoid adding salt at the table or in cooking." Salt and spicy food are suspected to be a major risk factor for stomach cancer, the leading cancer in South & Coastal India.

Is salt linked to asthma and autoimmune conditions too? Yes!