Sodium is an essential mineral that our body needs by helping control blood pressure and maintaining a normal fluid balance. Eating too much sodium, however, may cause high blood pressure and increase the risk of getting a stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. There are many ways to include lower sodium alternatives to your daily diet. Registered Dietitian Margaret Brum and Chef David Marcus feature some recipes and tips that will help enhance flavour without t the use of salt. With fresh ingredients like carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, potato and zucchini, follow along with the video above to make a heart healthy minestrone soup. This video is supported by Toronto Rehab and Longo’s in a joint venture sponsoring the Healthy Eating component of Toronto Rehab’s CardiacCollege.ca. For more information or videos, click here: ******