Baseball may be America’s favorite past time..but salt, is by far America’s favorite seasoning. The problem is that Americans consume much more than we should. This can often lead to a host of health problems including high blood pressure and heart disease. So the question is how much is too much and how can we reduce our reliance on salt without compromising flavor? In part one of this three part series, Rita Scarborough, health supportive chef and owner of Rita’s Kitchn’, sets us straight on salt. She explains how salt impacts the body positively and negatively and arms us with the knowledge we need to make smart decisions that are tasty and heart healthy. Have questions for Rita? Connect with her on Instagram @ritaskitchn.