Anyone who’s been told to try a low-sodium diet knows that cutting back on sodium can be a real challenge. It’s often not enough to put down the salt shaker; it’s also a matter of reading nutrition ...

This is the amount of sodium that US dietary guidelines recommend that people consume a day. Yet salt consumption is often higher than the recommended amount. The progression of evidence about the ...

NO SURPRISE HERE: Americans are eating too much salt. Salt is hiding in tons of everyday foods. “That's why it's essential to know where it's coming from and how to keep it in check before it affects ...

Low in sodium and packed with potassium, this 7-day meal plan is based on the DASH diet to help lower blood pressure.

Keeping your heart healthy and controlling high blood pressure means watching your salt. Scientific studies show limiting ...

Not exactly, says Amy Bragagnini, a clinical oncology dietitian and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It’s more about the amount you’re consuming. The FDA's 2020-2025 Dietary ...

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ST. PAUL -- Sidewalk salt. It's something many of us have ready to use after it snows. When we spread it we need to be smart on how much we use. For a larger sidewalks one cup of salt should do the ...

NO SURPRISE HERE: Americans are eating too much salt. According to the FDA, Americans eat on average about 3,400 mg of sodium per day—more than 50 percent of the dietary guidelines recommendation of 2 ...