Most Americans think excess sodium comes mainly from obvious foods like potato chips, fast food fries, or heavily salted ...

You don’t just crave it; you need it! Salt contains one of the nutrients that the body can’t actually make on its own—sodium. In fact, you have to consume it regularly so it can perform various ...

Doctors may recommend a low sodium, low cholesterol diet if a person has high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and an elevated risk of heart disease. Choosing whole, minimally processed foods ...

While the internet is remains agog over the new viral 'Butter Board' trend, snack board purists will remember the blueprint: the charcuterie board. Choc full of cheese, crackers, and occasionally a ...

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 ...

This article is authored by Pawan Agarwal, former CEO, FSSAI and founder-CEO, Food Future Foundation.

High blood sugar levels can cause blood sodium levels to appear low. However, this is usually due to a dilutional effect. Doctors can use a sodium glucose correction formula to calculate accurate ...