/ck/ - Food & Cooking

How is it possible to eat well but get under the UN recommended 2300mg of sodium per day? less than 3% of the global population is able to do this. Some organizations go even further and say that humans should stay below 1500mg of sodium per day. isn't this kinda insane? 1500mg is virtually impossible for a pre industrial diet, let alone a modern one. Americans consume on average 3500-4500mg a day. Chinese and Japanese go as far as 6000-7000 a day. I figure the 1500mg recommendation is one of those "noble lies" health officials often do as a negotiation tactic. Knowing that you won't reach it, but that you'll still cut back on your sodium *somewhat.*