Calorie- and fat-conscious eaters may opt for turkey bacon as a healthier alternative to the traditional kind. But this substitute is also high in fat and sodium and offers few other benefits.
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Do Sea Salt, Kosher Salt and Pink Salt Beat Table Salt?
Pink Himalayan salt is trending on food blogs. Kosher salt is touted by chefs. Sea salt is everywhere. Are natural salts more nutritious than regular old table salt? Discover the answer and get five tips for reducing your sodium intake.
Why Do You Crave Salt?
See six reasons why people crave salt and how it affects your health. Plus, learn 10 ways to combat salty food cravings.
Celery May Help Bring Your High Blood Pressure Down
Does celery help bring down your blood pressure? Our expert helps debunk this craze.
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How Does Salt Affect Heart Health?
Too much sodium can affect fluid balance and increase blood pressure — putting you at risk of heart disease. How much salt should you really be eating?
Do You Know Where Salt Is Hiding in Your Food?
Experts recommend no more than 2,300 mg of sodium a day, but most Americans average of about 3,400 milligrams. Learn about how salt may be hidden in your food, even in foods that don’t taste salty.
Recipe: Veggie Stir-Fry in Sweet Ginger Sauce
Need something quick for dinner? This stir-fry is a healthy option you can whip up in just a few minutes.
There’s Not Much Chicken in That Nugget
Ever wondered exactly how much chicken is in a chicken nugget? Our dietitians explore what’s really inside.
Feel Bloated? 5 Odd Reasons for Your Stomach Pain
There are certain foods or ingredients that are likely to give you that dreaded bloated feeling. A registered dietitian lists five that are problematic and why.
