Most of the sodium we eat comes from processed or restaurant foods, not the saltshaker. But you still need some salt for cooking and seasoning at home, especially if you’re an avid cook. Are some salts better for you because they’re higher in healthy minerals or lower in sodium? We have answers to those questions, plus a rundown of claims to take with a few grains of, um…salt.
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Salt (sodium chloride) boosts blood pressure. In fact, cutting sodium consumption by about a third could prevent an estimated 252,500 deaths over 10 years.
As the first city to mandate added sugar warnings on chain restaurant menus, New York City is leading the way by promoting transparency and helping consumers make informed dietary choices. New York consumers have a right to know about the safety risks associated with overconsumption of added sugars and deserve to have access to information at the point of service about foods and beverages that may harm their health. The proposed rulemaking represents a commonsense approach that would provide vital evidence-based information to consumers and improve the food environment, with the long-term goal of reducing the risk of diet-related chronic disease.
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