4. Fruits like apples, apricots, papayas, and bananas are naturally low in sodium and provide heart-healthy potassium. Substitute these for sugary snacks—an apple instead of cookies, or apricots ...

A high sodium intake inhibits the renoprotective effect of blockade of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS). Vogt et al. investigated the combined effects of a low-sodium diet and ...