Eating a low sodium diet may not be as easy as you think since salt can lurk in almost any food, especially ones high in sugar, fat, and calories. Therefore, being conscious of your salt intake may lead to a healthier diet overall, which reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.
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