India, Sept. 1 -- There is something undeniably comforting about the familiar aroma of a steaming bowl of poha, brightened with a squeeze of lemon, or the simple pleasure of munching on namkeen while sipping chai in the afternoon. For countless Indian families, food is far more than sustenance - it is memory, emotion, and identity. Yet, while we celebrate this rich culinary heritage, it is equally vital to pause and reflect on whether our love for salt, so deeply woven into our food culture, may be quietly harming our hearts. India is facing a silent crisis. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) - such as hypertension, heart disease, and stroke - have overtaken infectious diseases as the leading causes of death and disability. Current estimate...