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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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Chicken nuggets, crackers and macaroni and cheese may be the only foods you can get your kids to eat, but experts agree, the sodium from these and other foods— not to mention the calories and fat— is ...

Daiya Foods, the Canadian company producing a variety of dairy-free cheeses and plant-based foods, is set to reduce the ...

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

Packing lunches can feel like a daily challenge, especially when you want to make sure you’re choosing foods that are ...