Ultra-processed foods linked to premature deaths, says a Brazilian study. In many nations, traditional foods and meals made from fresh and minimally processed ingredients have gradually been replaced by ultra-processed foods (UPFs), industrial formulations that are ready to eat or heat and are made with ingredients that have been extracted from foods or created in […]
Potassium-rich foods boost women’s heart health
A study from the Netherlands, published in European Heart Journal, has found that women may be able to combat the effects of sodium by eating a potassium-rich diet, potentially decreasing their risk of CVD. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide, ending some 17.9 million lives […]
The clinical events in the heart failure trial were not reduced by a low-sodium diet
Findings from a recent study were presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2022 Scientific Session in Washington, DC, which was held both physically and digitally. Additionally, The Lancet published them concurrently online. Sodium is a crucial mineral involved in a variety of vital body processes, such as cellular activity, fluid balance, electrolyte balance, […]
