How do I know if I'm getting too much sodium?

In general, it seems that making sure your potassium is equal to or greater than your sodium intake is more important than the actual amount. The issue is that most people get tons of sodium but little to no potassium.

It is also difficult to track because in the U.S., it is not a requirement to report potassium content on the labels. Here is an article with more information about sodium:

http://www.naturalphysiques.com/cms/index.php?itemid=45