The 5–20 Rule: A Simple Trick To Spot Hidden Salt In Your Food.

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Think you’re eating healthy? Hidden salt in packaged foods could be pushing your blood pressure up without you even knowing it!

Most processed foods — even bread and cereal — are loaded with sodium. Too much salt makes your heart work harder and raises your risk of hypertension.

Here’s the trick: look at the % Daily Value for sodium on the label.

If it’s 5% or less, that’s low sodium.

If it’s 20% or more, that’s high sodium.

Anything in between? Use moderation. This is called the 5–20 Rule — and it works for quick decisions when you’re shopping.

For example, one can of soup might have 25% sodium per serving — too high. Another has just 7%. With the 5–20 Rule, you instantly know which one supports your blood pressure.

Remember: your heart can’t read labels — but you can. Use the 5–20 Rule to outsmart hidden salt and protect your blood pressure.