Cut Salt Now: Dietitian Warns of High BP, Heart & Kidney Risks

• Dietitian Jaya Gawande recommends limiting daily salt intake to just 5 grams (a pinch).
• Excessive salt consumption can lead to high blood pressure, increased risk of heart disease, and kidney damage.
• Avoid high-salt items like papad and pickles, and the habit of adding extra salt to food before eating.
• Buttermilk or lemon can be used to enhance food taste as healthy alternatives to reduce salt.
• Reducing salt intake is crucial for maintaining good health, as advised by dietitians.