It takes time for your taste buds to adjust to a low-sodium diet, since salt enhances a food’s flavor. Vuppuluri recommends starting slow and not expecting to cut your sodium intake down to ...

Use low-fat or non-fat milk, yogurt, and cheeses that have less sodium. Fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and goat cheese tend to be lower in sodium compared to processed cheeses. 10.

A low sodium, low saturated fat diet can reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol, in the blood and reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

Look for “low sodium,” “reduced sodium,” or “no salt added” labels when selecting packaged foods. Experiment with spices, herbs, lemon, lime, and vinegar to enhance flavor without ...

The DASH diet is one of the most effective ways to control high blood pressure and protect your heart. Embracing a low-sodium ...

Limiting salt intake to your diet is the most proven way to lower blood pressure but eating foods rich in low-fat dairy products, vegetables, fruits and whole grains can also help you better ...

Love cheese but worried it's making your diet unhealthy? There actually plenty of great low-sodium, low fat options. What experts recommend.

Another example: a reduced-fat blueberry muffin from a fast food chain contains 170 milligrams more sodium compared to the full-fat one. That’s not exactly a nutritious start to your day.

A diet low in salt and meat may be the best way to reduce the risk of having kidney stones, Italian researchers have found in a study that upsets the conventional wisdom that a low-calcium diet is ...

A low-carb diet typically limits how many carbohydrates you eat in a day favoring more protein-rich or fat-rich foods on the plate, says Melissa Prest, D.C.N., R.D.N., national media spokesperson ...