Can You Actually Remove Salt From Our Diet? Here's All You Need To Know About It

Sodium's Role

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Moderation Matters

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1. Himalayan Pink Salt

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2. Sea Salt

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3. Herb Blends

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4. Citrus Zest

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5. Nutritional Yeast

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