Is Salt Allowed on a Mediterranean Diet? A Guide to Flavorful Low-Sodium Cooking
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Over 70% of the sodium consumed by adults comes from processed and restaurant foods, making controlling salt intake a significant challenge. While the Mediterranean diet is not strictly low-sodium, it emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and natural flavorings, which naturally reduce salt consumption and make high-sodium cooking unnecessary. This guide will help you understand how to navigate salt on a Mediterranean diet.
