Sodium

health-wellness

Hot Cheetos are intensely flavored corn snacks coated in chili pepper and salt. Because they are both very spicy and very salty, eating many of them in a short period can cause...

food-nutrition

Naturally salty foods contain sodium in forms that occur without commercial salt additions, often as mineral salts or in briny environments. These include cured meats, aged chee...

Food

Jimmy John’s pickles are crisp dill pickles served sliced on sandwiches and wraps, chosen as a standard accompaniment to add acidity, crunch, and moisture. They appear on many...

health

Is a hot dog good for you? An occasional hot dog fits a balanced diet, but regular or large portions are unlikely to support optimal health because of sodium, saturated fat, and...

food-nutrition

Salty foods season global cuisine, enhance preservation, and shape eating patterns across cultures. This guide surveys common salty foods, from cured meats and fermented sauces...

Nutrition Guidance

Adults should generally aim for no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, with an ideal target of 1,500 milligrams for most adults, according to FDA guidance and major he...

Food & Drink

Chipotle is flavorful, convenient, and marketed as a fresher fast-casual option, but whether it is bad for you depends on choices at the counter, frequency, and individual healt...

food-nutrition

Is cheese unhealthy depends on the amount, type, and overall diet context. Cheese offers high-quality protein, calcium, and micronutrients, but it can be energy-dense, saturated...