Salt is essential for preservation, flavor enhancement, food structure and other necessary functions. In the food manufacturing world, it is one of the least expensive and most necessary ingredients.

Dr. Sutton explains a study that linked swapping salt with lower risk of death. A new study evaluating older adults with a high risk of heart attacks or strokes has found that salt substitutions may ...

Salt and sodium differ, and understanding that helps you manage daily intake. Most sodium comes from packaged foods, so checking labels is key for cutting back. Small sodium cuts can lower blood ...