Most sodium intake originates from processed and packaged foods rather than the small amounts added during home cooking. Foods such as potato chips, pasta sauces, and bread rolls contribute significantly to daily sodium levels. People often fixate on reducing table salt, overlooking the far greater sodium content in these packaged items. This focus on minimizing table salt can lead to a joyless lifestyle, while the real concerns lie with insulin levels. Elevated insulin is linked to increased blood pressure and sodium retention, indicating that managing insulin resistance is more crucial than obsessing over salt intake.

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