Many everyday foods contain more sodium than you might expect, including bread, sauces, deli meats, and even seemingly healthy items, making it easy to exceed recommended limits since over 70% of sodium intake comes from processed and restaurant foods. Experts recommend aiming for no more than 2,300 milligrams per day, or closer to 1,500 for optimal heart health, and cutting back by choosing fresh ingredients, reading nutrition labels, and limiting packaged foods to better manage blood pressure and overall health.