Less salt can help balance your blood pressure, but don't forget potassium. The body holds onto sodium when potassium is low, according to Alicia McDonough of the University of Southern California. Increase potassium intake by eating vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish, and yogurt.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
