Thursday, September 4, 2014

By Sammy Ason


Avoiding salt is important when it comes to being healthy. While used to flavor many food items, salt is the most dangerous of seasonings. In order to keep your sodium levels in check, it might be wise to take a closer look at what you eat. As important as it may be, salt is only needed in scarce amounts by the body. Sadly, most people don't use it sparingly. You are able to achieve a good balance if you look into alternative spices in place of this tasty seasoning.

It's not possible to consume food these days that doesn't include salt. Salt not only is a key ingredient, it makes meals taste better.. For some people, if food doesn't have flavor they will refuse to eat it if it is bland. And this is clear to many who use salt.

But there is a line that should not be crossed. Salt is used in excess in most food preparation and something must be done because we are all influenced by this. Fast food as well as store bought food items are usually teaming with added salt and flavor enhancers.

Its abundance in meals is meant to make your item taste wonderful to ensure people will buy more of it. But if you properly read the labels of food items with sodium, you'll find that it's used quite liberally.This can be damaging regarding ones wellbeing. Your Body is not intended to tolerate such a high level of this white-colored nutrient. Studies have shown that typically, individuals take in a lot more salt than is usually recommended. This problem is not disappearing in the near future. Salt is mainly responsible for many health conditions that impact a huge portion of the population.

Effects of excess salt on our body

High blood pressure

Heart problems

Renal breakdown

Prevents the digestion of various vitamins and minerals including calcium and can lead to osteoporosis

Stomach problems

The above are only some of the hazards that excess salt in the body may bring. There are measures you can take make sure you have a minimal amount of salt in your system.

Cut fast food out of your daily life

Make sure food labels don't use salt in abundance

Choose beneficial alternatives to salt like herbs and spices

Stay hydrated by drinking water

Exercise on a regular basis

Don't add too much salt to your food

Incorporate healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables into you diet




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