Healthy Blog — sodium

Dietitian Linda Said gives us some insights on sodium, its negative impacts on health when over-consumed and how to reduce it in our diet to lead a healthier life. Sodium is a mineral, and most of the sodium we consume in our foods is in the form of salt. People use the two words (sodium and salt) assuming they are the same thing - but they are actually a little different. Sodium is a mineral that’s in salt. Salt is also known as sodium chloride. We all need a little sodium to stay healthy and for your body to function...