Salt offers a simple way to boost the flavor of our meals, but eat too much and it can negatively impact heart health.

One teaspoon (tsp) of table salt contains 2,360 milligrams (mg) of sodium and 310 micrograms (mcg) of iodine. Table salt is ...

To put this amount into perspective, 2,300 milligrams of sodium is equal to about one teaspoon of table salt, Gudzune says. But on average, Americans consume around 3,400 mg, which is about 48% ...

While salt is a staple in most kitchens, doctors have now found that diets high in salt may have more than just physical ...