Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.

Studies show that a modest reduction in salt could prevents over a thousand deaths.

Discover the differences between processed and ultra-processed foods and their impact on health in this informative guide to making better dietary choices.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee is considering how the industry should approach ultra processed foods (UPFs) – including nomenclature and infrastructure. At the DGAC May 2024 ...

Could mushrooms be the secret to healthier, tastier meat? A new study reveals how these natural umami powerhouses can slash salt while keeping the flavor — and improve nutrition too. Main mushrooms ...

WASHINGTON -- No need for a salt shaker on the Thanksgiving table: Unless you really cooked from scratch, there's lots of sodium already hidden in the menu. Stealth sodium can do a number on your ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many processed foods contain too much salt, and sauces, spreads, and processed meats are the top offenders, new research shows. People who consume lots of salt are more ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

AIKEN - Savannah River Remediation has reached a contact milestone for 2012 by processing more than 500,000 gallons of salt waste in its Interim Salt Disposition Process at the Savannah River Site.