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 ...

We know that a diet with a lot of sodium is a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease, but new research is saying that's not the only reason we should cut back on how much salt we are eating.

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 ...

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 ...

Dutch ingredients start-up Fooditive has developed a new product, LowSalt, which it claims is twice as salty as conventional salt. Excessive salt consumption is thought to be detrimental to human ...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo created computational models — basically, specially programmed simulations — that ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Sugar and salt affect the heart in different ways. This article explains which one can raise your risk more and how to make ...

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