Why Men Shouldn’t Fear Salt: Debunking the Salt Myths - PART 1
I can’t tell you how many times a client has sat across from me and said, “I know I should be cutting back on salt, my doctor told me it’s bad for my heart.”
Here’s the problem: they’ve been fed a lie.
For decades, men like you and me have been told that salt is the enemy. That it clogs our arteries, drives up our blood pressure, and sets us on the fast track to a heart attack or stroke.
Out of fear, many of us dutifully cut back, pushing bland meals around our plates, convinced we’re doing the right thing for our health.
But what if everything you’ve been told about salt was wrong?
What if your doctor has been taught the same old story, and he’s just passing on the BS without questioning it? What if salt wasn’t the villain at all, but an essential nutrient your body needs to thrive?
The truth is, the latest research doesn’t support the idea that salt is the enemy. In fact, restricting it too much can make you feel tired, foggy, weak, and can actually make your health worse.
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to set the record straight. Together, we’ll dive into:
How salt got its bad reputation in the first place
Why the latest findings haven’t made their way into mainstream advice yet
What the research really says about salt and heart health
The hidden risks of eating too little salt
And why, for many midlife men, eating more salt, not less, could actually be the smarter move
This isn’t about giving you an excuse to load up on chips and fast food. Processed foods are a real problem, and not just because of their sodium.
This is about balance.
About understanding how sodium, potassium, and magnesium work together in your body. And about giving you permission to stop fearing the salt shaker when you’re eating real, whole food.
It’s time we shake off the old myths and start asking better questions about what actually keeps us healthy.
Because if you’ve been told to fear salt your whole life, it’s time to wonder…
What if salt was never the problem in the first place? 🧂
Upcoming Posts in the Series
Part 2: How Salt Got Its Bad Reputation: The Flawed Science That Shaped Health Guidelines.
Part 3: What the Latest Research Really Says About Salt, Blood Pressure, and Heart Health.
Part 4: Why Official Salt Guidelines Are Outdated, and What They Don’t Want to Admit.
Part 5: The Hidden Dangers of Eating Too Little Salt (and How to Spot the Signs).
Part 6: Who Actually Needs More Salt? From Low-Carb Eaters to Midlife Athletes.
Part 7: Finding the Right Balance: Sodium, Potassium, and Magnesium for Midlife Health.
Part 8: Salt Smarter, Not Less: How to Choose the Right Salt and Ditch Processed Food.
Part 9: The Midlife Man’s Guide to Healthy Salt Intake, backed by Functional Medicine
