What is Lite Salt and Is It Better for Your Than Table Salt?
Have you seen containers in the spice section that say “lite salt?” What is lite salt and is it healthier than standard salt in most saltshakers? Find out.
August 7, 2022
Tag: high sodium diet
Does a High-Sodium Diet Increase the Risk of Heart Disease?
We’ve heard for years that a High-Sodium Diet increases blood pressure and may also raise the risk of heart disease – but is the consensus changing? Could a low-sodium diet actually be harmful?
September 17, 2017
Why It’s So Hard to Cut Back on Salt
Salt – it seems to be in everything you eat these days. That’s not a good thing when it comes to the health of your blood vessels. But why is it so hard to reduce the amount of salt in your diet? This article discusses why we crave salt and the best way to break the salt habit.
March 24, 2013
Are Salt Substitutes Better for You Than Salt?
Worried that you’re consuming too much salt? Most people are, and some turn to salt substitutes to get a salty taste without the sodium. Are salt substitutes really healthier than salt? Find out, and discover other ways to lower your sodium intake.
July 30, 2012
Why High Sodium Diets Are Bad for Your Bones
You probably already know that eating a high sodium diet isn’t good for your heart or blood vessels, but now there’s a new reason to limit the amount of salt in your diet. High sodium diets deplete calcium too – and that spells bad news for your bones.
July 29, 2012
4 Common Causes of Water Retention and Water Weight Gain
Are you feeling puffy when you try to button your pants? That puffiness could mean you’re suffering from water retention, a common problem among females
May 15, 2011