Sodium is a mineral that either occurs naturally in foods or is added during manufacturing. Most people consume more sodium than is needed in their…

Plant-based diets and high blood pressure: Can eating more plants prevent or help treat high blood pressure? The short answer is yes. Plant-based diets are…

One of the most well-known holiday’s in the month of February is Valentine’s Day. It’s a day typically observed to show your significant others, family…

by guest blogger DaVita dietitian Susan Zogheib, MHS, RD, LDN Salt is made up of 40 percent sodium and 60 percent chloride and is very…

Is your daily lunchtime sandwich contributing to higher blood pressure and weight gain? Medical News Today has a must read story “Your daily sandwich may…

If you’ve taken a Risk Quiz to determine your risk for kidney disease, you’ve probably already made the connection between kidney disease, high blood pressure…

If you have kidney disease or are at risk one question to ask yourself is “How much salt do you add in cooking or at the…

A high salt intake is even more damaging to your health than eating too many calories, too much cholesterol or even smoking. That’s because eating…