The United States is the fattest nation on earth. The simplest way to tell the difference between being obese or just overweight is to measure the waistline. If it is 40 inches of larger in men, and 35 inches of larger in women, the person is obese. According to Dr. Manger s research, we consume 20 times the amount of salt we need in the normal American diet. Processed foods are extremely high in sodium.
Canned foods are at the high end of the scale, with canned soups at the top of the list.
Manger also warms that salt substitutes can be dangerous for those who have kidney disease, because they help retain too much potassium. Dr. Manger recommends the DASH Diet to control hypertension. DASH is the acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This eating plan is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat dairy foods. This diet is low in cholesterol and fat, and high in fiber, potassium, magnesium, and moderately high in protein.