Doctors have advised to keep that saltshaker away because salt is important for the body to function properly but too much is not good.

Dr Marc Schweiger, director of Cardiac Catheterization/Research in the Division of Cardiology at Baystate Medical Center, said, "Although salt is found in many foods, maintaining a low-sodium diet will benefit your long-term health in a variety of ways."

A diet high in sodium apart from several health problems is responsible for raising blood pressure and increasing the risks of heart disease. Other problems due to high sodium intake are hypertension, kidney damage, osteoporosis, and stomach cancer.

Research stated that removing just about three grams from your daily salt intake could avoid 66,000 strokes, 99,000 heart attacks and 92,000 deaths in the United States every year, saving about $24 billion in health costs.

The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that Americans consume 3,436 mg of sodium daily. Whereas according to dietary guidelines less than 2,300 mg salt should be taken every day.

Keep foods that have more than 500 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams away next time you buy grocery.

"Prepare meals at home with as many fresh ingredients as you can,” said Schweiger.