The average American eats five or more teaspoons of salt daily—about 20 times more than the 1/4 teaspoon your body actually needs. I used to be one of those people dumping salt on everything, until I ...

Tomato soup is a comforting winter food that may help lower blood pressure when consumed regularly. Rich in potassium, ...

Tomato soup contains lycopene and potassium, which can help lower blood pressure, but it can also be high in sodium, which can raise blood pressure.

Your body needs sodium to function properly, but most Americans consume about 48% above the recommended daily intake. Over time, consuming too much sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure, ...

I, like many Americans, tend to consume too much salt. While the human body does need sodium to function, too much sodium in our diets can lead to health issues, including high blood pressure, kidney ...

The Kirin Electric Salt Spoon at CES 2025 will add a salty taste to your food, though it shocks your tongue to do it. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental ...

This is the amount of sodium that US dietary guidelines recommend that people consume a day. Yet salt consumption is often higher than the recommended amount. The progression of evidence about the ...

Here’s the thing most people get wrong about low sodium eating: they focus on what they can’t have instead of understanding how their body actually works. The average American eats five or more ...

The average American eats nearly 50% more sodium than recommended, raising long-term health risks. Here's how to cut back without sacrificing flavor. Faith Foushee CNET Contributor Faith Foushee is a ...