a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts. 2. cleavage (def 1). 3. Anatomy. a natural division or groove in an organ, as in the brain. verb (used with object), fissured, fissuring. 4. to make fissures in; cleave; split.
A diet rich in potassium helps to counterbalance some of sodium's harmful effects on blood pressure. Foods that are good sources of potassium are listed in the Food Sources of Potassium table on the next page.
Hi, my name is Stella Metsovas, and today we're going to talk about how to identify hidden sources of sodium. Let me start by telling you the role sodium plays in your body. In humans, sodium is actually an essential nutrient that regulates blood volume, blood pressure, and your pH. The daily recommended intake for sodium is no more than 2.3 grams or 2300 milligrams a day.