Salt

In the 1980s, a low-sodium diet was seen as the gold standard for healthy behavior. In 2026, salt has been repackaged as “electrolytes” and is now cast as a core component of wellness. How did we get here? Also, an important correction: One pound of butter to one pound of potatoes is Joel Robuchon’s recipe. Support us: Hear bonus episodes on Patreon Watch Aubrey's documentary Buy Aubrey's book Listen to Mike's other podcast Get Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and more Links! The 25 Saltiest Restaurant Meals in America Facts, Issues, and Controversies in Salt Reduction for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Salt Wars The INTERSALT Study: background, methods, findings, and implications Sodium reduction Sodium Intake Reduction: An Important But Elusive Public Health Goal Effects of Diet and Sodium Intake Salt intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease Racial and Ethnic Differences in Sodium Sources and Sodium Reduction Behaviors Among US Adults The Great Salt Debate: So Bad? Salt guidelines draw heavy backlash Sodium Reduction in US Households’ Packaged Food and Beverage Purchases Blood pressure lowering efficacy of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for primary hypertension Thanks to Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song! Support the show