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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sea salt and sufficient iodine intake
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I rarely use table salt anymore when cooking. Instead, I like to use sea salt. But I've noticed that a lot of sea salts don’t contain iodine. Do I need iodized salt, or are there...
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Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 S’s to limit in your diet
The nutrition facts label offers a quick overview of a product's serving size, calories and nutrients to help you make smarter choices when buying packaged foods. Boosting nutrients such as calcium,...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: What’s your limit on holiday salt?
It's the time of year when food takes center place. You may find yourself packing plates high with mashed potatoes or snacking on stacks of chips. From family gatherings to treats in the office,...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce salt in your diet
Have you set new health goals for the new year? Those with high blood pressure or who are at risk may want to consider simply saying no to sodium. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says 75...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Tips to reduce salt in your diet
Have you set new health goals for the new year? Those with high blood pressure or who are at risk may want to consider simply saying no to sodium. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says 75...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Reduce salt to improve heart health
Those with high blood pressure or who are at risk may want to consider simply saying no to sodium. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says 75% of the amount of salt you get in your day-to-day...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Hold the salt to help your heart
The Food and Drug Administration outlined new, voluntary guidelines to lower sodium levels in food. But those with high blood pressure or who are at risk for heart disease may want to consider simply...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet?
Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes,...
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?
Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Can extra salt hurt your kidneys?
Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt. Sodium is added to many processed foods, including packaged and...
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