Columns & Opinions, Health
August 31, 2023
SLIGHTLY SALTY
Cashews are a nut
Have you ever been told you need to cut back on your sodium intake? Sodium, also known as salt, tends to get a bad rap in the nutrition and health world. Fun fact, your body actually needs sodium! The issue is that many people consume more than double the amount of what their body actually needs. When too much sodium is consumed, it puts the individual at risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.