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Seiler said that in ready meals and convenience foods — such as soups, dips, marinades, sauces, dressings and condiments — salt contributes to the taste development, preservation and consistency. The ...

A DASH-style diet modified for diabetes, when combined with lower sodium intake, shows effective and safe control of blood ...

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Salt sensitivity affects millions of African Americans differently due to genetic factors. Learn why your body reacts to ...