Reduce Your Sodium

Salt can make some foods taste better, but in the United States, we consume too much and we need to put down the salt shaker. Overconsumption can lead to osteoporosis, hypertension, edema, and even death. So for heart health and a faster metabolism, reduce your intake to no more than a teaspoon (2,300 milligrams) of salt a day. However, according to the 2005 Daily Guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), “Individuals with hypertension, blacks, and middle-aged and older adults should aim to consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day”.