The doctor says you have to lower your sodium. It’s stunning news. After all, salt is what makes food taste like food. On the other hand, eating too much salt can be devastating to your health.

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The DASH diet is one of the most effective ways to control high blood pressure and protect your heart. Embracing a low-sodium ...

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This 7-day plan is set at 1,500 calories, with modifications for 1,800 and 2,000 calories. Each day provides at least 80 ...

I, like many Americans, tend to consume too much salt. While the human body does need sodium to function, too much sodium in our diets can lead to health issues, including high blood pressure, kidney ...

Even if you never touch the salt shaker, sodium can sneak into your diet in surprising ways. Actually, more than 70% of the sodium Americans eat comes from packaged, prepared and restaurant foods, not ...

We all have trouble dozing off now and then. And while you may attribute your insomnia to sipping coffee at night or a stressful day, it turns out there may be a more surprising culprit: Your salt ...

Mashed potatoes typically have more fat and sodium added than regular potatoes. Learn the nutritional differences and how to make mashed potatoes healthier.

I need palatable low/no sodium recipes! I made some pretty good lean-beef with salt-free chili powder in a couple tbsp of avocado oil, with plain rice infused with the drippings thereof, deglazed with ...

Using a salt meter or sensor in food itself, in conjunction with other measures, can help reduce sodium intake by improving control of arterial hypertension at the community level, according to a Thai ...