Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Why Excess Salt Is A Health Risk

By Sammy Ason


Steering clear of foods with sodium is recommended in terms of maintaining your well being. Even though salt is widely used in food preparation, it is by far, the most offensive to one's health. Keeping an eye on your own salt without compromising taste may be difficult for some. Salt is vital to humans but the body only uses a tiny amount. Unfortunately, many people exceed their recommended daily allotment. If once chooses to explore other ways to flavor their meals, sodium will not be a major issue for them.

It would be difficult to find menu items and products that are not laden with salt. Salt plays a vital role in cooking because it is a flavor enhancer. This is why people refuse to eat food that isn't delicious. Mainly, salt is the reason why certain meals tastes good.

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.

When food has flavor it will usually succeed and become a best seller. If diligent enough, consumers can inspect the items they buy to get a sense of how much added salt is inside. In terms of one's health, this should be a wake up call. The human body is not intended to tolerate such a substantial level of salt. It has been proven that people have no control of their salt usage and the average person takes in too much of it each day. And this issue doesn't seem like it will be solved as things are going now.

Risks to your health by salt

High blood pressure

Heart problems

Renal breakdown

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

Stomach lining is thinned

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.

Don't consume junk food

Make sure food labels don't use salt in abundance

Use other seasonings to enhance the flavor of the food you cook

Drink a lot of water to clear away out excess salt in the body

Exercise on a regular basis

If you want to incorporate salt with your meals, use it in moderation

Incorporate healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables into you diet




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