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Endocrinologist Explains Salt Cravings And Their Effect On Blood Pressure Control
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Shrinath P Shetty
Reducing salt intake is considered one of the simplest and most effective natural approaches to blood pressure management.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Indian Doctors Are Swapping Regular Salt For A New 'Potassium-Rich' Version
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Indian doctors are swapping regular salt for a new potassium-rich version. Here is how it can help you and why you need to make the switch today.
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www.ndtv.com
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Reducing Your Salt Intake Can Improve Cardiac, Kidney And Bone Health, Know How
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
It is important that you reduce your salt intake. Doing so can benefit your health in several ways. Read on to know how reducing your salt consumption can improve your health and reduce disease risk.
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www.ndtv.com
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These Foods Are Silently Increasing Your Sodium Intake And Harming Your Heart's Health
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Surprisingly, over 70% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant foods rather than the salt shaker at home. Many of these do not even taste salty.
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www.ndtv.com
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This Simple Swap Can Help Control High Blood Pressure Effectively: Study
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Salt substitutes replace sodium chloride in table salt with potassium chloride. They look and taste very similar to regular salt but provide a double benefit by limiting your overall salt intake while increasing mineral intake.
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www.ndtv.com
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Sub-Optimal Diets Responsible For 4 Million Ischaemic Heart Disease Deaths Globally In 2023: Study
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Suboptimal diets caused over four million ischaemic heart disease deaths worldwide in 2023, driven by low intake of whole grains and high sodium.
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www.ndtv.com
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Should You Sprinkle Black Salt On Your Fruits This Summer? Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage Explained
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Black salt is normally sprinkled on fruits to preserve their nutritional value after they are cut. Here are the health benefits that consuming black salt can provide, possible side effects that you need to know, and an approximate dose you can eat sa
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www.ndtv.com
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High Blood Pressure Diet: 6 Foods That Silently Spike Your BP Without You Realising It
- Sunday March 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
There are certain foods which have hidden sodium, sugars, unhealthy fats, or refined carbs. These spike your blood pressure levels without you realising it.
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www.ndtv.com
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Craving Salty Snacks? Nutritionist Suggests Adding More Potassium-Rich Foods To Your Diet
- Tuesday March 17, 2026
- Health | Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
While reaching for salty snacks may feel satisfying in the moment, these cravings can sometimes signal an imbalance between sodium and potassium in the body.
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www.ndtv.com
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Too Much Of A Good Thing? This Is When Excess Intake Of ORS Becomes Dangerous
- Friday February 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Next time you reach for ORS, don't think of it as a casual drink. Respect the dosage, listen to your body.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Do You Feel So Thirsty After Eating Salty Food? Science Has The Answer
- Friday July 25, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
Our body needs salt to function, but in small amounts. Salt, or sodium, helps with muscle function, nerve signals, and fluid balance. Read on.
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food.ndtv.com
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World Hypertension Day 2025: How Sodium Sneaks Into Everyday Indian Food - And How To Reduce Its Content
- Saturday May 17, 2025
- Neha Grover
World Hypertension Day 2025: One of the key dietary factors linked to hypertension is excessive sodium intake.
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food.ndtv.com
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Health Benefits Of Rock Salt In Diet
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
Health Benefits Of Rock Salt In Diet: Rock salt is primarily composed of sodium chloride, similar to table salt, but it also contains trace amounts of minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Endocrinologist Explains Salt Cravings And Their Effect On Blood Pressure Control
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Shrinath P Shetty
Reducing salt intake is considered one of the simplest and most effective natural approaches to blood pressure management.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why Indian Doctors Are Swapping Regular Salt For A New 'Potassium-Rich' Version
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Indian doctors are swapping regular salt for a new potassium-rich version. Here is how it can help you and why you need to make the switch today.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Reducing Your Salt Intake Can Improve Cardiac, Kidney And Bone Health, Know How
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
It is important that you reduce your salt intake. Doing so can benefit your health in several ways. Read on to know how reducing your salt consumption can improve your health and reduce disease risk.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
These Foods Are Silently Increasing Your Sodium Intake And Harming Your Heart's Health
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Surprisingly, over 70% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant foods rather than the salt shaker at home. Many of these do not even taste salty.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
This Simple Swap Can Help Control High Blood Pressure Effectively: Study
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Salt substitutes replace sodium chloride in table salt with potassium chloride. They look and taste very similar to regular salt but provide a double benefit by limiting your overall salt intake while increasing mineral intake.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Sub-Optimal Diets Responsible For 4 Million Ischaemic Heart Disease Deaths Globally In 2023: Study
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Suboptimal diets caused over four million ischaemic heart disease deaths worldwide in 2023, driven by low intake of whole grains and high sodium.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Should You Sprinkle Black Salt On Your Fruits This Summer? Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage Explained
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Black salt is normally sprinkled on fruits to preserve their nutritional value after they are cut. Here are the health benefits that consuming black salt can provide, possible side effects that you need to know, and an approximate dose you can eat sa
-
www.ndtv.com
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High Blood Pressure Diet: 6 Foods That Silently Spike Your BP Without You Realising It
- Sunday March 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
There are certain foods which have hidden sodium, sugars, unhealthy fats, or refined carbs. These spike your blood pressure levels without you realising it.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Craving Salty Snacks? Nutritionist Suggests Adding More Potassium-Rich Foods To Your Diet
- Tuesday March 17, 2026
- Health | Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
While reaching for salty snacks may feel satisfying in the moment, these cravings can sometimes signal an imbalance between sodium and potassium in the body.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Too Much Of A Good Thing? This Is When Excess Intake Of ORS Becomes Dangerous
- Friday February 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Next time you reach for ORS, don't think of it as a casual drink. Respect the dosage, listen to your body.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why Do You Feel So Thirsty After Eating Salty Food? Science Has The Answer
- Friday July 25, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
Our body needs salt to function, but in small amounts. Salt, or sodium, helps with muscle function, nerve signals, and fluid balance. Read on.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
World Hypertension Day 2025: How Sodium Sneaks Into Everyday Indian Food - And How To Reduce Its Content
- Saturday May 17, 2025
- Neha Grover
World Hypertension Day 2025: One of the key dietary factors linked to hypertension is excessive sodium intake.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Health Benefits Of Rock Salt In Diet
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
Health Benefits Of Rock Salt In Diet: Rock salt is primarily composed of sodium chloride, similar to table salt, but it also contains trace amounts of minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
-
doctor.ndtv.com