For most people, the higher the sodium intake, the higher their blood pressure will be. High sodium intake can lead to health issues such as congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. Therefore, it is important to limit sodium intake with the food and meals you eat. Understand you do not […]
Have you ever noticed an increase in urinary urgency (urge to pee) or a need to use the bathroom more often when out in cold weather? This phenomenon is called cold diuresis. But what exactly is cold diuresis, and can you prevent it?
Be the salt of the earth this Thanksgiving and cook with less of it. Salt plays a vital role, as it helps to unlock the goodness in food proteins. However, almost all foods naturally contain salt (and sugar). Too much sodium intake is unhealthy, and we should limit salt intake when possible. With the ever-present […]
To put it simply, when the amount of water you’re losing exceeds the amount that you’re taking in, dehydration may occur. If you don’t replace these lost fluids, your body will be unable to perform its normal functions. With the summer heat in full force throughout the states, it’s more important than ever to keep […]
With the blistering summer heat now in full force in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re staying hydrated. Remaining hydrated plays a fundamental role in keeping your body functioning properly. With summer pastimes typically being active and/or outdoors, stowing some tips in your back pocket on […]