Browsing: Salt

Himalayan salt comes from Pakistan and other areas southwest of the Himalayas. Sea salt is derived from the sea, is…

Eating too much salt can cause your body to retain extra water, which increases blood pressure. Most people consume too…

Gargling with water and a pinch of salt has long been used as a home remedy to soothe a sore…

Salt is an important source of sodium, which is essential for your body to function properly. However, most Americans consume…

Salt and sodium differ, and understanding that helps you manage daily intake.Most sodium comes from packaged foods, so checking labels…

An ongoing push for “natural food” above all else has led consumers to make well-intentioned if sometimes misguided choices. Case…

Too much sodium can cause high blood pressure, increasing your risk of stroke and heart attack.The recommended limit for salt…

Peanut butter is delicious. Whether you eat it on a slice of apple or a celery stick, slather it on…

Added sugars, especially from processed foods and sweetened drinks, may increase the risk of high blood pressure. Excess sugar in…

It’s estimated that over 115 million Americans have high blood pressure. Now, in an effort to address this figure (and…