Too much salt on our plates: how can we reduce our consumption?
Salt, consumed in excess in the diet, increases cardiovascular risks. However, there are simple actions to limit your daily sodium ...
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Salt: the majority of people suffering from heart disease consume too much
A study reveals that the majority of patients treated for heart disease consume on average more than twice the recommended ...
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Alzheimer’s: not enough sodium in the blood increases the risk
© iStockPhotosWhen the blood does not contain enough sodium, it is called hyponatremia. This can happen in case kidney failure ...
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Migraines: sodium involved?
© ThinkstockExcessive concentrations of sodium in the cerebrospinal fluid could be responsible for the migraineaccording to the results of a ...
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Effervescent drugs are not very good for the heart
Effervescent drugs are absorbed faster in the body, but they also contain a lot of salt. THE ESSENTIAL Medicines containing ...
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Hypertension: salt substitutes would help lower blood pressure
Reducing your salt intake, even without resorting to blood pressure medication, would be the first treatment for hypertension. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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What if we could eat bread without salt… but with taste?
Baked goods are one of the major sources of sodium in the diet. Reducing the amount of salt they contain ...
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Heart failure: what if it was enough to drink water regularly?
Ensuring that you are sufficiently hydrated every day would reduce the risk of developing heart failure. THE ESSENTIAL Conducted on ...
Read moreAlzheimer’s: not enough sodium in the blood increases the risk
© iStockPhotosWhen the blood does not contain enough sodium, it is called hyponatremia. This can happen in case kidney failure ...
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Salt: 10% less on the plate, millions more lives
A 10% reduction in salt intake could save millions of lives, according to a study published Wednesday in the medical ...
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The key role of salt in epilepsy
British and Canadian researchers have highlighted the key role of salt in brain function. This discovery advances research on epilepsy.What ...
Read moreMigraines: Is Sodium Involved?
© ThinkstockExcessive sodium concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid could be responsible for migraines, according to the results of a study presented ...
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Homemade Low Sodium Chili Sauce
Of course those bottles from the supermarket are very easy, but homemade chili sauce is actually tastier than chili sauce ...
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Homemade Low Sodium Aioli
In countries bordering the Mediterranean, aioli is; or garlic mayonnaise has been immensely popular for years and it is also ...
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Can I replace salt with a salt product with less sodium?
I don't like the food without salt. Even when I use herbs I miss the salt. Can I replace the ...
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Sodium, part of table salt
Regulates fluid balance and blood pressure It's in almost everything and you have to be careful not to get too ...
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Health Canada abolishes the Sodium Working Group
February 8, 2011 - Health Canada has unexpectedly decided to end the activities of the Sodium Working Group responsible for ...
Read moreBread, the main source of sodium for Canadians
November 5, 2009 - Whether sliced, baguette, English muffin or bagel, bread is the number one source of sodium in ...
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