Eating more than the recommended amount of salt disrupts the antibacterial function of a type of immune cell, research in mice and humans has found. Adding too much salt to meals

The presidency had made pubic the breakdown of Finance Bill, 2019, which was submitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari alongside the 2020 Appropriation Bill, and signed

Need another reason to monitor your intake of ultra-processed foods? Cutting down on your amounts could help you live-longer. In an observational study published online February 11, 2019, by JAMA Internal Medicine, almost 45,000 adults ages 45 and older completed several dietary assessments over a two-year period. On average, ultra-processed foods made up about 15…

Our bodies rely on sodium (found in salt) for muscle contractions, nerve transmissions and the control systems for balancing body fluids, together with other electrolytes like potassium. However, our bodies react negatively when we consume too much salt, and this can affect our brain, kidneys, arteries and heart and consequently, death. Here are a few reasons…

When it comes to making quick sauces, I have some in my arsenal that I use when I’m in a hurry. Some days you just don’t have the time, other days you’re too tired to cook, but if you have some quick sauces you can whip up when you need to, then you will never…

Eating foods high in salt is known to contribute to high blood pressure, but does that linear relationship extend to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death?

Reducing salt intake worldwide by only ten percent could save millions of lives, a study reported Wednesday.