The K-Factor The American diet is loaded with too much salt and hypertension is the result of too much of this compound. Salt creates an imbalance factor scientist call the K-factor. The K-factor is the ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet. It’s a simple calculation anyone can make. A good book to read […]
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Ban On Salt In Food At Restaurants?
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Salt Health Risk – American Medical Association Says Reduce
www.saltsucks.com Salt is unhealthy in the excess quantities we are exposed to. Corporate America has conditioned us to crave double the amount of salt we used 40 years ago. Why? Because they have to use salt to increase the shelf life of foods – especially chain restaurants. They cant afford to prepare fresh meals at […]
The Effects of Salt on Blood Pressure
The amount of salt consumption within our diets has a direct effect on our health, especially on our blood pressure. Too much salt will increase blood pressure which is a major risk factor for developing a serious cardiovascular disease (conditions that can affect the circulation of blood around the body), such as a stroke, heart […]
Sea Salt – SaltGuru No. 1
What is sea salt, how is it made and how does it differ from other types of salt? Consumers have a right to know the truth about any differences in sodium content between food grade sea salt and regular table salt.
How Much Salt is Too Much?
You’re probably eating more salt than you realize. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Healthbeat – Salt & Hypertension
Salt and Hypertension. Melissa Mahan talked with Doctor Barry Ramo about who needs to be careful and how effective cutting salt out of your diet can be on your high blood pressure. Video Rating: 0 / 5
Hold the Salt – Why do you need a reduced sodium diet?
www.ncpad.org Gillian Goodfriend, our registered dietitian explores the benefits of consuming a reduced sodium diet. Learn about how to make the most informed food choices at the grocery store and when dining out.
Salt and Hypertension – Part 1 of 2
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a danger sign for your health, and it is likely that you will be told by your doctor to go on a salt-free or low-salt diet indefinitely. Food lacking salt does not taste good. There is some rumbling now in medical circles about the efficacy of limiting salt and […]
Salt Cravings, How Much Salt Is Healthy, Ep130
Get tips on salt cravings, what salt is good for you, what isn’t, how much salt should you have in your diet, what are the signs & symptoms of too much salt and how to lower the amount of salt you are eating. www.rawradianthealth.comFREE Juices & Smoothies Recipe eBook www.rawradianthealth.com Health & Wellness Coaching http […]
Lower Blood Pressure Without Drugs? 4 Common Myths
Lower blood pressure without drugs? Back in the “good old days” most people would hardly have given it a thought. They just took the medications prescribed by their doctors and got on with their lives. Side effects and unknown risks were just a necessary evil: “better than the alternative” in other words. But people nowadays […]