article_snippet: That’s enough to send your heart rate rocketing to a dangerous level – but
article_snippet: The British Heart Foundation is clear that too much salt can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease later in life.
article_snippet: Adults should have less than 6 grams (1 teaspoon) a day.
article_snippet: Cutting back on salt doesn’t just mean keeping your hands away from the salt cellar when you are eating…there is also a lot of hidden salt in processed food.