The healthiest breakfast meats, like chicken, turkey, and beef, are high in protein and low in saturated fat, sodium, ...

MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a flavor enhancer that is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. It’s a form of salt that is made ...

Turkey meat was named the top deli meat pick by dietitians, although ham meat—another low-fat, protein-rich option—received ...

Whether you’re a vegetarian or just want to incorporate more plant-based protein into your diet, beans are a natural go-to ingredient. And when you whip up these slow cooker bean recipes for ...

Despite strong evidence that salt substitutes can safely lower sodium intake and reduce high blood pressure, very few Americans use them. A new analysis of nearly 20 years of national health data ...

In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

Salt substitutes can lower sodium intake and help control blood pressure, but a review of nearly two decades of U.S. health survey data found that people with high blood pressure seldom use them. The ...

Almost all adults in the US consume more sodium (salt) than recommended, yet the sources and use of sodium vary among people of different races and ethnicities, indicating the need for culturally ...

Reaching for a banana could do more than power your morning smoothie. A new international study suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods could help lower the risk of dangerous heart problems.

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasize lifestyle changes to manage blood pressure. High blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart ...