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Teens Who Consume Too Much Salt May Age Faster, Report Suggests
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Teens Who Consume Too Much Salt May Age Faster, Report Suggests

A new study from the American Heart Association has found that teenagers who consume too much salted food could be inflicting long-term damage on their bodies. The AHA’s report on salt consumption was recently presented at the Epidemiology & Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity & Metabolism Scientific Sessions 2014. The report is based on a study of […]

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Effective Ways to Cut Back on Salt
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Effective Ways to Cut Back on Salt

Because we need sodium to thrive, natural fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains already contain the adequate amount of salt we need. Add the extra sodium we consume in the packaged and fast foods that we’re tempted to eat, and suddenly we’re taking in far more than our bodies actually need.

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