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Jun

Heart Healthy Diet: Eight Easy Steps to Prevent Heart Disease, Part IV of IV

6. Reduce the amount of sodium in your food   Eating large amounts of sodium contributes to high blood pressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.   Therefore it is important to reduce sodium to achieve a heart healthy diet.  It is recommended to: Healthy adults consume no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium [...]

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