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Experts Say the Salt You're Using Is Bleached and Processed—Should You Switch?

You're probably well aware that your salt shaker could lead to high blood pressure, water retention, and other health issues that can arise when you consume too much sodium. But now, experts are ...
AOL

Reducing salt in processed foods could lower rates of high blood pressure: Study

Reducing the sodium in pre-packaged and prepared foods may prevent thousands of cases of heart disease, stroke and death, according to two new studies. The studies, published early Monday in the ...
News Medical

Why mushrooms could be the key to lowering salt in processed meats

Could mushrooms be the secret to healthier, tastier meat? A new study reveals how these natural umami powerhouses can slash salt while keeping the flavor — and improve nutrition too. Main mushrooms ...
Verywell Health

10 Packaged Snacks That Aren't Ultra-Processed

Most packaged snacks are ultra-processed, but some have simple, whole-food ingredients. Here are 10 healthy packaged snacks ...
Food

Beyond sugar, salt, fat: Rethinking ultra-processed foods and reform

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee is considering how the industry should approach ultra processed foods (UPFs) – including nomenclature and infrastructure. At the DGAC May 2024 ...
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Research and Development on a Salt Processing Alternative for High-Level Waste at the Savannah River Site

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is nearing a decision on how to process 30 million gallons of high-level radioactive waste salt solutions 1 at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in South Carolina to ...
Reuters

Huge variation in salt content of processed food

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many processed foods contain too much salt, and sauces, spreads, and processed meats are the top offenders, new research shows. People who consume lots of salt are more ...