American Heart Association

The American Heart Association.  I have not been to this website lately - let's have a look!

This is what is new:

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   Is sea salt lower in sodium than table salt? Most Americans don’t know. Do you?
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   Watch Go Red For Women’s new short film, “Just a Little Heart Attack,” starring Emmy-nominated actress Elizabeth Banks! AHA’s first short film educates women about the reality of heart disease and encourages them to put their health first.
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   The American Heart Association commits to share our science, research expertise, programs and ability to reach millions of Americans in support of the Million Hearts Initiative. Learn more.
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   A career in medicine doesn’t have to be out-of-reach. If you’re a female student dedicated to helping your community combat heart disease, learn more about the Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund today.
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   Rediscover a lost art: Cooking for your family. The American Heart Association and the Walmart Foundation have teamed up to encourage healthy home cooking. Learn more.
   
    I tackled the sea salt article.  This has be a very popular item.  But take a look at this:
   
   

   Sea salt and sodium contentBoth sea salt and table salt contain about 40 percent sodium. Unfortunately, many consumers haven’t gotten that message. In an April 2011 survey by the American Heart Association, 61 percent of respondents said they believed sea salt is a low-sodium alternative to table salt.

   
   

    I'm not a big salt guy.  Usually I never salt, and I NEVER salt before I eat anything!  The good news:
   

   
   

   What’s the difference?Sea salt is obtained directly through the evaporation of seawater. It is usually not processed, or undergoes minimal processing, and therefore retains trace levels of minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium and other nutrients.
   
   Table salt, on the other hand, is mined from salt deposits and then processed to give it a fine texture so it’s easier to mix and use in recipes. Processing strips table salt of any minerals it may have contained, and additives are also usually incorporated to prevent clumping or caking.

   
    As it says in the article, it is great to get the other minerals, but you can easily pick up these minerals in other foods.
   
   So, sea salt or regular salt - this will not change my diet because I do not salt!  But, for you salt freaks, WATCH THE SALT!!!