Bolivia has a novel idea to cut down the salt intake of its people: banish it from restaurant tables. About a third of Bolivia's population suffers from hypertension, or high blood pressure, and the government blames salt for it. "We must remove table salt," announced Guillermo Mendoza, vice minister of consumer rights, upon taking office. Mendoza also wants restaurants to indicate to diners how much salt and sugar is in their meals.
Start Your Day With FiberThe type of breakfast you choose can mean the difference between feeling sluggish or full steam ahead. Meals with the most oomph are packed with both fiber and protein, a combo that keeps your tummy feeling full and your blood sugar steady. By contrast, when you eat low-fiber grains, your blood sugar spikes, then drops a short time later, leading to an energy crash. For a power-packed morning meal, try eggs and multigrain toast, or oatmeal with a…
