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 ...

These keep calories, sodium, and saturated fat in check (mostly).

Newly published research shows that reducing one's sodium intake can be as effective as certain hypertension medications. "It’s hard for most people to avoid foods that are high in sodium, in part ...

Anthea Levi is a registered dietitian (RD) and reporter with more than 6 years of experience writing for major health outlets including Health magazine, BuzzFeed, Eat This, Not That!, and Livestrong.

Could you be one of the 9 out of 10 Americans who consume too much salt? Although the Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams daily (about 1 teaspoon), most Americans ...

Pizza, soup and chicken are among the top high-sodium foods eaten by all Americans Beyond those three, sources of sodium vary widely among racial and ethnic groups Americans are advised to cut down on ...

Anyone who’s been told to try a low-sodium diet knows that cutting back on sodium can be a real challenge. It’s often not enough to put down the salt shaker; it’s also a matter of reading nutrition ...