Heart patients are putting themselves at further risk by eating excessive salt

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A new study found that people with heart disease eat far too much salt (sodium). On average, they consume double the recommended daily limit.

This is a problem because salt raises blood pressure, making the heart work harder and increasing the risk of further heart problems.

The study looked at a large group of people with heart disease, and most were eating much more salt than is healthy.

Experts say that even people without heart disease often eat too much salt, largely due to the amount of salt hidden in processed and restaurant foods.

It's hard to know how much salt you're eating, so the best way to reduce salt intake is to cook at home with fresh ingredients and be very careful with sauces, dressings, and processed foods.

There are lots of ways to add flavor to food without using salt, including herbs, spices, lemon juice, and mustard.