Daily Fit Tip: Reach for the "anti-salt"

There is no such thing as a true "anti-salt" as far as something you can eat to cancel out the negative effects of also eating a high sodium diet. But if there was such a thing, potassium would probably be it. In some ways, potassium is an anti-salt of sorts. For example, potassium can help balance out salt's tendency to raise blood pressure. It's also an essential nutrient that benefits your body in countless other ways.

Perhaps the best news about potassium is that it is found in almost all plant based foods and drinks -- even coffee. If you eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of greens, fruits, and veggies, and watch your sodium intake, you should get enough. But it wouldn't hurt to throw the occasional extra banana into the mix, either.