Hypertension or as it is commonly known, "High Blood Pressure" is a condition that occurs when the pressure inside your large arteries is too high. the only way to detect hypertension is to have your blood pressure measured. About 50 million people in the United states are effected by this problem. People with hypertension should keep their weight under control, reduce excess amounts of salt, avoid excess alcohol intake, get proper exercise, and never ever smoke. The American Heart Association recommends that we do not exceed 3 grams (3,000 mg) of sodium daily (roughly the amount of sodium in 1-1/4 teaspoons of table salt. SODIUM CONTENT OF SELECTED FOODS: 1 tsp salt 2,300 mg sodium 1 tbsp salt 6,00 mg sodium 10 jumbo olives 820 mg sodium 10 soda crackers 312 mg sodium 1 tsp baking soda 952 mg sodium 1 tsp baking powder 426 mg sodium 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce 690 mg sodium 8 ounces tomato juice 877 mg sodium 1-cup vegetable broth made from cube 900 mg sodium 1-cup canned vegetarian baked beans 1,009 mg sodium 1-cup canned vegetable soup 823 mg sodium