The Benefits of Not Adding Salt to Your Diet
                                
                                
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                                The World Health Organization reports that the average global adult consumes more than double the recommended amount of sodium per day. A high-sodium diet is a major risk factor for several diseases, making the benefits of not adding salt a critical topic for improving public health.