Salt can often be found on any restaurant table and in almost every snack or meal we eat.
The American Heart Association says, “Americans consume up to 75 percent of their sodium from processed foods like tomato sauce, soups, condiments, canned foods and prepared mixes.”
While the human body only needs approximately 200 mg of salt a day, the average American is consuming one to three teaspoons (6 to 18 grams) a day.
Moreover, by decreasing your salt intake you can prevent or reduce high blood pressure which leads to heart disease and stroke.
In addition to this, salt (sodium chloride) can also cause excessive weight gain. According to weightlossforall.com when we exceed our daily sodium intake it then begins to build-up in the interstitial areas putting stress on our kidneys. This causes our body to retain extra fluids around our cells and in our blood resulting in excess weight gain and high blood pressure.
Weighlossforall.com also says, “It has been estimated that many people in the UK and USA may be carrying up to 5 pounds of extra weight due to the effects of a high sodium intake.”
Here are some tips to follow when dining in and out of your home:
The American Heart Association says, “Americans consume up to 75 percent of their sodium from processed foods like tomato sauce, soups, condiments, canned foods and prepared mixes.”
While the human body only needs approximately 200 mg of salt a day, the average American is consuming one to three teaspoons (6 to 18 grams) a day.
Moreover, by decreasing your salt intake you can prevent or reduce high blood pressure which leads to heart disease and stroke.
In addition to this, salt (sodium chloride) can also cause excessive weight gain. According to weightlossforall.com when we exceed our daily sodium intake it then begins to build-up in the interstitial areas putting stress on our kidneys. This causes our body to retain extra fluids around our cells and in our blood resulting in excess weight gain and high blood pressure.
Weighlossforall.com also says, “It has been estimated that many people in the UK and USA may be carrying up to 5 pounds of extra weight due to the effects of a high sodium intake.”
Here are some tips to follow when dining in and out of your home:
- Stay away from the salt shaker. Try using pepper or other natural herbs.
- Familiarize yourself with low-sodium foods and ask about them in restaurants.
- While ordering out, don’t be afraid to be specific about how you want your food cooked. Ask that your meal be prepared without salt and/or msg.
- Add fresh lemon, lime, or orange juice to fish and vegetables instead of salt.
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