12 food swaps to lower sodium that may surprise you

Which is lower in sodium: Cottage cheese or Greek yogurt? Shrimp or salmon? If you need to cut salt, the winners of these 12 food matchups may surprise you.

New FDA rule makes it easier for companies to cut sodium

Home canning: How to avoid food poisoning from botulism

Canning at home? Keep botulism food poisoning at bay. We have answers to questions about how to can, which vinegar to use, where to find recipes, and more.

New York passes sodium warning bill, legislation moves to Gov. Hochul's desk

A QR code isn’t transparency: Maryland diners deserve better

The Informed Dining Act would place an easy-to-read symbol next to menu items with more than half a day’s worth of recommended sodium or added sugars.

New York City’s “Sweet Truth Act” takes effect, marking a public health milestone

Little evidence of sodium reduction in food supply despite ‘encouraging’ data published by FDA

13 foods with more salt, sugar, or fat than you might expect

Cutting back on salt, sugar, and sat fat isn’t easy when some foods are laden with more than you might expect. Here are 13 sneaky sources to know.

FDA proposes mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels

In January 2025, the FDA proposed a rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels with information about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar levels.

Which salt is best? 3 common salt questions, answered

Most of the sodium we eat comes from processed or restaurant foods, not the saltshaker. But you still need some salt for cooking and seasoning at home, especially if you’re an avid cook. Are some salts better for you because they’re higher in healthy minerals or lower in sodium? We have answers to those questions, plus a rundown of claims to take with a few grains of, um…salt.