just as firefighters navigate through smoke to save lives, when using salt in our diets, we must evade excessive amounts. interestingly, most packaged foods come with pre-installed levels of salt, pushing us to exceed our daily intake without even realizing it. in the spirit of announcements that challenge us to begin again with healthier choices, it's essential to question if the sodium recommendations are actually higher than necessary, possibly hiding restricted dietary guidelines aimed to benefit the food industry rather than public health.