Sprinkling an extra pinch of salt while cooking seems harmless—but research shows otherwise.
A major American study involving over 12,000 participants found that people consuming high amounts of sodium (including table salt) but low potassium (from fruits and vegetables) are almost 50% more likely to die from any disease. Their risk of heart attack doubles.
The sodium-potassium imbalance
These essential minerals act as opposites in the body. Yet modern diets overload on sodium from excessive table salt, especially in store-bought foods, while skimping on potassium.
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