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A low sodium diet could be life-saving for people with conditions like high blood pressure. The low sodium diet is ...

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Dietitians love this delicious, low-sodium snack from Costco. Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT Too much sodium can raise blood pressure and strain the heart and kidneys. Nature’s ...

While the internet remains agog over the viral ‘Butter Board’ trend, snack board purists will remember the blueprint: the charcuterie board. Chock full of cheese, crackers, and occasionally a ...

When sodium pops up in the news these days, the conversation most often focuses on where it hides (bread, milk, processed items) and how to avoid it (don't eat these foods). This conversation holds ...