Salt is an ingredient in just about every type of processed food or restaurant meal. So it's no wonder most Americans are getting double or triple the amount of sodium they need each day. You can ...

One of the most common requests we receive in our inboxes is to spotlight low-sodium recipes. If you’re on a low-sodium diet or even just looking to cut back on your salt intake a little, cooking may ...

The doctor says you have to lower your sodium. It’s stunning news. After all, salt is what makes food taste like food. On the other hand, eating too much salt can be devastating to your health.

The average American consumes 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day—well above the recommended 2,300 milligrams for healthy adults Most of the sodium we consume doesn't come out of a salt shaker. It hides ...

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 ...

Be wary of low-sodium claims. There’s a difference among sodium-free (less than 5 percent per serving and no sodium chloride), very low sodium (35 mg or less), low sodium (140 mg or less) and reduced ...

The average American eats nearly 50% more sodium than recommended, raising long-term health risks. Here's how to cut back without sacrificing flavor. Faith Foushee CNET Contributor Faith Foushee is a ...