Salt and sodium differ, and understanding that helps you manage daily intake. Most sodium comes from packaged foods, so ...

Sodium batteries, leveraging abundant sodium from salt, are emerging as a cheaper alternative to lithium-ion batteries while matching their power output. Recent breakthroughs have positioned them as a ...

The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day — well above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg daily. (Getty Images) Americans have a salt problem, consuming much more than the ...

KANSAS CITY — It’s not sweet, salty, bitter or sour. It’s “delicious.” And it’s the fifth basic taste known by the Japanese word umami, which is described as a savory, meaty flavor. Umami is naturally ...

Not exactly, says Amy Bragagnini, a clinical oncology dietitian and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It’s more about the amount you’re consuming. The FDA's 2020-2025 Dietary ...

Celtic salt is sea salt. It’s also called “sel gris” or “gray salt” because of its gray color, which comes from the extra minerals: magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and iron. A grain of Celtic ...

Try using citrus juice, vinegar, yogurt, or high-acid ingredients to add flavor to foods if you want to reduce your salt or sodium intake. Share on Pinterest chabybucko/Getty Images Lowering your salt ...