Canned soup
A study by Cambridge University researchers found a connection between high blood pressure and skin aging. Compared to their older-looking counterparts, female study participants with fewer wrinkles also had lower blood pressure.
Although the connection between the two problems remains unclear, there’s no harm in cutting back on sodium, a mineral that is well-known to raise blood pressure. If you’re not sure how to start scaling back, go to your pantry and take a hard look at your shelf-stable soups.
U.S. guidelines call for less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, but many popular cans carry 40 percent of the day’s recommended salt intake in just one serving. But that’s not the only reason you should stay away from the stuff. Many soup cans are laced with BPA, a chemical that’s been linked to cancer, infertility, and weight gain.
