Salt and high blood pressure

It is so easy to get in the habit of adding a pinch or dash of salt to make your food taste better. Unfortunately, most of the sodium comes from processed food that we buy because it is convenient and quick to fix.

Looking for ways to eat healthier? Decreasing your salt intake is a start. Read more on easy tips to eat less salt.

Cutting back on sodium can reduce your risk of high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. But do you know where sodium hides in the foods you eat?

The DASH diet is used to manage blood pressure and stop hypertension. Find out the components of this nutritious and simple eating plan.