The Dangers of the War on Salt

We know that it’s important to have the proper sodium and potassium balance or you are at a higher risk for hypertension and heart disease. The western diet is hight in sodium, but low in potassium. Most Americans eat twice as much sodium as potassium, shifting the balance substantially. 

Furthermore, many American’s consume “low sodium” foods that actually contain high amounts of monosodium glutamate (MSG) instead — a flavor enhancer that is associated with a wide variety of health problems. 

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