THE AMOUNT OF salt you should consume per day depends on your specific needs, Sherry says. Although salt is not pure sodium, ...

Trying to reduce your sodium intake? Going cold turkey can be a tall order. Processed foods and restaurant meals contain salt in high quantities, and cooking without salt at home presents a challenge ...

Each year, at least 1.9 million people die from a heart attack or stroke linked to excess salt intake. But taking salt out of food that’s already prepared is impossible, and many of us are hesitant to ...

Breakfast Cereals Pack Surprising Sodium Punch Your morning bowl of cereal might be sabotaging your entire day before you ...

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The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day — well above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg daily. (Getty Images) Americans have a salt problem, consuming much more than the ...

Constancy of the milieu intérieur, defined by Claude Bernard in the late 1800s, is essential for terrestrial life. Sodium balance in humans is part and parcel of that environment and is maintained in ...

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 ...

LMNT says that drinking salt water before bed may improve hydration and electrolyte balance, potentially enhancing sleep ...

Sole water is a drink made from pink Himalayan salt and water. It’s touted as a natural aid for sleep, energy, and digestion, but research on its benefits is lacking. Sole water is water saturated ...