<RJ> wrote:
> I've gotta go on a "heart-healthy diet" ( bummer )
>
> One of the constraints is; "Not more than 3000mg salt/day"
>
> I've done the math;
> 3000mg = 3 grams
> 28 grams per oz....... ergo
> 1/9th of a teaspoon
>
> And I still can't picture it.
> ????
>


I vaguely remember that it's actually a bit less than 1/2 tsp,
but remember that most processed foods contain a LOT of salt,
particularly canned soups, broths, and vegetables, breads,
most snack foods, etc.

gloria p