A new study reveals they’re now higher in fat, sugar, and sodium than ever before. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. She is also the ...

Your breakfast choices can have a real impact on your blood pressure. Too much sodium, sugar and saturated fat can raise it, while nutrients like fiber and potassium help keep it in check.

Here’s the thing most people get wrong about low sodium eating: they focus on what they can’t have instead of understanding how their body actually works. The average American eats five or more ...

A low sodium diet limits high sodium foods and beverages. Healthcare professionals typically recommend these diets to treat conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Sodium is an ...

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 ...

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.