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We've long been told salt is bad for you. Is it really? - USA TODAY
We've long debated how bad salt really is in our diet. Table salt, however, is not actually the problem. Sodium and processed foods are the danger.
For years now, we’ve continued to debate whether salt is actually “bad” for our health. And in discussing healthy diet and lifestyle choices with both my ER patients and friends alike, the common thr… [+3565 chars]