How Cooking Mistakes Can Derail Nutritional Goals

6. Using too much salt

Fast food and many frozen dinners are known for high salt content, but it's easy to use too much salt in home-cooked meals too. Many Americans consume 9,000-12,000 milligrams of salt per day, but the recommended daily amount is only 1,500 to 3,000 milligrams for most adults. Some salt is necessary, but too much salt may contribute to heart disease and other health problems. Use herbs and spices to add flavor to your cooking instead of reaching for the salt shaker.