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Tag: sodium
Looking at the Link Between Salt and Heart Failure
A 12-year study links a diet very high in salt to a higher risk of heart failure. But does this study tell us anything new? Learn more about how salt affects your heart.
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.
Should You Obsess About Salt?
If you’re thinking about cutting back on the amount of salt you eat, make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons.
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Cutting Back on Sodium? Make Sure You Avoid the Salty 6
If you’re like most Americans, you’re eating too much sodium — even if you don’t use the salt shaker to add it to your food.
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.
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.
3 Simple Ways You Can Prevent Kidney Stones
We have all heard about the pain of passing a kidney stone — and those who’ve experienced it never want to go through it again. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to help prevent this common disorder of the urinary tract.
Turkey Bacon: How Healthy Is It Really?
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.
