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For thousands of years, people have used salt to flavor and preserve food. While it remains a staple in kitchens around the world, consuming too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and even faster cognitive decline. To help reduce these risks, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults consume no more than five grams of salt per day.
Although much of the salt people consume comes from processed...
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