Ep 112: End the War on Sodium and Still Lower Your Blood Pressure

Hola amigos! Welcome back!The recommendations to lower sodium or salt in food is promoted as a personal responsibility. Is that fair? What does the research really say?Highlights of this episode:Sodium Controversy Jeff’s StoryAlexithymia Sleep and High Blood PressureNovember is Men’s Health Awareness Month  David’s personal connection to this observance is from his father, who suffered from hypertension, high cholesterol, heart attack, stroke, and severe digestive bleed. His father passed away in 2016 due to prostate cancer. References: 2009 Review: A comprehensive review on salt and health and current experience of worldwide salt reduction programmes2013 Review: Effect of lower sodium intake on health: systematic review and meta-analysesThe DASH Diet, 20 Years LaterSleep and Cardiovascular DiseaseWhere do I go from here?Listener Feedback Survey is still open!  Click here to give your feedback.  Four lucky participants will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card to Amazon.com!David’s book releases next year. It focuses on real clients, heroes and sheroes, that took one small bite towards their health that improved energy, mood, or sleep. The website has a sign-up sheet to launch a feedback group prior to publishing!Podcast StuffIf you like this episode, then download the show wherever you listen to your podcasts at Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, Castbox, etc!Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss another episode. Big Ask: Leave a Review! Please, take a few minutes and leave me a review on your podcast app. Each review helps other listeners find the podcast, which provides me with the ability to continue bring you unique content. So spread the love. Loss for words? Just write what you like about the show.Share the show with friends.Nutrition Consulting If you want to work with us, schedule an appointment or a free 15-minute discovery call. Explore our website and click Schedule an Appointment. Or, reach us by email [email protected] or phone 678-568-4717. Once again, I greatly appreciate you for listening and supporting my show. Remember, it really only takes One Small Bite to start transforming your life. Chop the diet mentality; Fuel Your Body; and Nourish Your Soul!