Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it ...

Louisianans know salt as the most important seasoning tool in their kitchens. We purchase it in bulk during crawfish season. It makes a pot of gumbo shine and is the reason we sling back raw oysters ...

Unfortunately, some ingredients that make food especially delicious also help drive us to our graves. And it can be hard to make salad as addictive as salt-laden potato chips. Everyone needs the ...

A moderate amount of salt intake is essential during pregnancy, but it can be easy to overdo it. Learn more about how much salt you need during pregnancy.

At some point, we've all oversalted a dish and wondered how to salvage it quickly. Well, it turns out this common cooking mistake can be easily solved with a squeeze of lemon. The acid from the citrus ...

Keeping your heart healthy and controlling high blood pressure means watching your salt. Scientific studies show limiting sodium intake is key. Most salt comes from processed foods, not the shaker.

After an unusually mild start to winter, colder temperatures and some (light) snow are finally arriving in Minnesota. With winter weather comes the use of de-icing materials, like salt, but too much ...