Guacamole tends to be low in sodium—about 50 mg per tablespoon—while also providing a modest source of potassium, an ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...

Managing salt intake is crucial for individuals with congestive heart failure (CHF) to ease strain on the heart and control symptoms. While experts recommend around 2,000 mg of sodium daily, avoiding ...

The main risk factor for heart disease development is hypertension, which doctors call high blood pressure. The natural ...

Looking for a heart-smart snack? Dietitians say pulses (like beans, lentils and chickpeas) may help with high blood pressure, ...

A lot of kids love Lunchables, and parents like the convenience. But after tests turned up concerning levels of lead and sodium in various lunch kits, Consumer Reports says that convenience may come ...

The publication tested the cafeteria version of the popular school lunch and said that it had higher levels of sodium than ones consumers can purchase at a grocery store, CNN reported. The cafeteria ...