Myth: Salt is bad for you⁠ ⁠ High amounts of salt 🧂have been linked to high blood pressure which is linked to conditions like heart failure and heart attack, kidney problems, fluid retention, stroke and osteoporosis. Hearing that you might think that you should completely cut salt out of your diet but in truth, your body also needs salt! ⁠ ⁠ Salt is an important nutrient for the human body. Your body uses salt to balance fluids in the blood and maintain healthy blood pressure, and it is also essential for nerve and muscle function. It’s impossible to live a life without any salt. ⁠ ⁠ Adding salt when cooking is not the culprit. The majority of packaged, processed foods have a high amount of salt added to them, which over saturates the body with sodium. ⁠ ⁠ Moderating your salt intake by eating whole foods is much more beneficial than attempting to cut salt entirely out of your diet. ⁠ ⁠ #salt #lowsalt # #forourhearts #knowbeforeyoubuy #healtheducation #hearthealthy #healthtips #n...