Soundbites: Don't grab that salt shaker just yet

August 24, 2018

Soundbites: Don't grab that salt shaker just yet

A recent global study from McMaster University finds that low-salt diets might not be that great for you after all, if you're healthy. Judy Simon, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with UW Medicine, discusses this topic and stresses the importance of speaking with your doctors about what diet is appropriate for your health needs.

Simon discusses the topic in this downloadable video segment. 

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