Flavor and Wellness

Sodium

3 articles

A visual metaphor for sodium-potassium balance in diet, contrasting healthy potassium-rich foods with the subtle presence of sodium-laden processed items for heart health.
Nutrition

What is the Sodium-Potassium Balance for Heart Health?

In 2023 alone, an estimated 1.

Ryan Patel·September 16, 2026
A person contemplating a plate of processed foods, with a salt shaker subtly emphasized, representing the crucial dietary choice for managing high blood pressure.
Food

What is the most important food to limit for high blood pressure?

The average American consumes about 1½ teaspoons of salt daily, which is 50% more than recommended.

Isabella Cortez·September 9, 2026
A split image contrasting a scientific laboratory with a political setting, symbolizing the influence of politics on the new DGA guidelines.
Nutrition

New DGA Guidelines Maintain Unchanged Limits for 2025-2030

After two years of scientific review and an additional panel appointed by the Trump administration, the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans kept saturated fat and sodium limits unchanged.

Ryan Patel·April 21, 2026