Health Tips: If you are eating more than one spoon of salt daily then be careful. According to Dr. Jyoti Singh, dietitian of Divisional Hospital, the report of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) states that consumption of only one teaspoon of salt per day is sufficient, excess salt increases the risk of high blood pressure and hypertension. He advised not to sprinkle salt on salads or fruits and to avoid salty, salty and packed foods as they contain more salt. Use only iodized salt in daily use. Using rock or black salt regularly is not beneficial and can increase problems like thyroid and goiter.