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.

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

We Brits are a salty bunch – not just in temperament, but on the plate, too. Nearly half of us don’t know how much salt we’re actually eating, and a third admit to shaking it over our meals before ...

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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 ...

This is actually true: If you go to the Food Network website and look for low-sodium recipes, you will find one for Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage. Corned beef? Low sodium? The word “corn” in ...

Are you interested in adopting new heart-healthy recipes? If you pick up a DASH diet cookbook, you can discover dozens that are low-sodium and full of flavor. The DASH diet is designed around ...

Could you be one of the 9 out of 10 Americans who consume too much salt? Although the Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams daily (about 1 teaspoon), most Americans ...

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 ...

Excessive amounts of sodium in your diet increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke over time. Understanding where you're getting sodium from in the diet can help you reclaim ...