Salt & Your Heart: The Truth You Need to Know!
Think ditching salt completely will save your heart? Myth busted!
Your body needs sodium to function — it helps maintain fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions (including your heartbeat!).
The real problem? Too much salt — it can raise your blood pressure and strain your heart. But here’s the kicker: extreme restriction isn’t healthy either! Going zero-salt can mess with your electrolyte balance and make you feel dizzy, weak, or fatigued.
Smart tip:
✅ Choose natural, less-processed foods
✅ Keep your daily sodium under 2,300 mg (about a teaspoon)
✅ Avoid “hidden salt” in packaged snacks & sauces
Balance, not extremes, keeps your heart happy!
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