You know that moment when you’re at a restaurant, and the server drops off your plate, but the first thing you do is reach for the salt shaker? Yeah… we’re breaking up with that habit. Why? Because ...

Of all the various dietary needs we hear about from readers, limiting the amount of sodium in recipes is among the most common requests. The good news is that if you’re eating mostly home-cooked food, ...

The average American eats five or more teaspoons of salt daily—about 20 times more than the 1/4 teaspoon your body actually needs. I used to be one of those people dumping salt on everything, until I ...

Try using citrus juice, vinegar, yogurt, or high-acid ingredients to add flavor to foods if you want to reduce your salt or sodium intake. Share on Pinterest chabybucko/Getty Images Lowering your salt ...

Want bolder flavor without leaning on salt and butter? Chefs share smart techniques, such as brightening dishes with acid and ...

I, like many Americans, tend to consume too much salt. While the human body does need sodium to function, too much sodium in our diets can lead to health issues, including high blood pressure, kidney ...

When you’re out on a camping trip, the last thing you want is to spend hours cooking over a fire or managing a camp stove. Whether you’re dealing with a fire restriction or just looking to enjoy your ...

KANSAS CITY — Finding alternative ingredients for salt when reducing sodium means more than just maintaining taste. “Salt performs many functional roles in food applications,” said Jordan Timm, R&D ...

You've likely heard that consuming too much salt can be bad for your heart, but what about your ears? Frequently adding salt to meals has been associated with an increased risk of hearing loss, ...