Recommendations for Cancer Prevention 7. Limit consumption of
salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium). Consuming
too much salt can be harmful to our health, increasing our risk
of stomach cancer as well as high blood pressure. Our daily
intake of salt should be less than 2,400 milligrams. We actually
need much less than this. Most people in the United States
currently consume more than 2,400 mg, but there are simple ways
to cut down on our intake. The expert panel found that salt and
salt-preserved foods probably increase the chance of developing
stomach cancer. Studies have shown that high salt intake can
damage the lining of the stomach. This is one way in which it
might increase the risk of stomach cancer. Most of the salt in
our diets comes from processed foods. We are not always aware
that these foods are high in salt because they may not taste
"salty," so make sure to read the sodium content on the
Nutrition Facts label. Watch out for breakfast cereals, bread,
frozen meals, pizza and chips. A