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Blog25: Halt The Salt

SODIUM  is an essential element for life, too much of it can also be harmful for you. Sodium is necessary for our bodies to regulate fluid balance and help our muscle functions, but when the body has too much of it, sodium can have negative effects. Excess sodium can cause high blood pressure which can then lead to heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and stomach cancer.  Reducing salt intake is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of future hypertension and many more diseases.  Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Eat Low Sodium: 1.  Reduce the risk of Heart Disease .  2.   Help to prevent Stroke . 3.   Lowers high Blood Pressure , which left untreated can lead to Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, or Stroke. 4.   Reduces the harsh effects of Diabetes and Cirrhosis. 5.   High amounts of sodium intake can lead to Hypertension and Kidney Failure. 6.   Help to prevent Hypertension-related  Brain damage. 7.   People with Diabetes are at a higher ri