Tag: Salt shaker

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70% of the sodium consumed by Americans comes from packaged, processed, and restaurant foods, not the salt shaker. This common misconception leads many people to believe that simply avoiding adding salt at the table is enough to control their sodium intake, but the reality is far more complex. Most of the salt in our diet is already in the food before it even reaches our plate.

According to the FDA, more than 70% of the average American's dietary sodium intake comes from packaged and prepared foods, not from table salt. It is a common misconception that the salt shaker is the primary offender when in fact, the biggest contributor to sodium in the diet is the salt shaker's hidden processed food counterparts.

While one teaspoon of table salt contains around 2,300 mg of sodium, a single, quick shake from a salt shaker contains far less. The precise amount of sodium in a shake of a salt shaker varies, but it is typically about 40 mg, adding up quickly for those who salt their food without measuring. This small but significant amount can impact your overall daily intake, which is why it is important to be aware of how much you are adding.