Reducing Salt in Home Cooking and Processed Foods
An overview of why salt matters in meals from Harold McGee and CDC data showing most dietary sodium comes from restaurant and processed foods. Home cooking allows better control, while processed items present larger salt risks. The piece previews guidance on when to cut back on salt in recipes.
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Harold McGee
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Vitamin K2 and warfarin use bone health and INR impact
Advice confirms to follow medical orders and avoid vitamin K2 supplements while on warfarin. Vitamin K supports clotting, and even small supplement doses can alter anticoagulant effects. Dietary sources like cheese and egg yolk provide K2 modestly. maintain gut vitamin K synthesis by fiber and fermented foods, but avoid supplements and avoid sudden dietary changes without medical guidance.
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Ann K. A
Institute of Medicine