India, Feb. 26 -- Today's tip of the day is about our daily salt consumption. Salt adds flavour to our meals. While too little of it can make food bland, excessive sodium intake can lead to many health concerns. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 1.89 million deaths each year are associated with consuming too much sodium, a well-established cause of raised blood pressure and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Reducing sodium intake is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve health and reduce the burden of several diseases, including averting many cardiovascular events and deaths.

Your body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much sodium can be bad for your health. According ...