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'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.

In most take out businesses, food that is seasoned, especially with salt, will sell better and people become return customers. However if attention is paid to the amount of sodium in our meals and products, it won't be hard to realize that it is used too much. This should be a warning with regards to your health. Our body is not meant to withstand such levels of sodium. Research shows that on average, individuals consume more than is recommended on a daily basis. This dilemma is not going to go away anytime soon.

Risks to your health by salt

Hypertension

Heart failure

Development of stones in the kidneys

Prevents the absorption of minerals such as Calcium and can cause the loss of bone density

The coating of the stomach is eroded

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.

Avoid eating out

Make sure food labels don't use salt in abundance

Choose beneficial alternatives such as sea salt

Drink plenty of water

Regular exercise can help keep you healthy

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

Eating fruit as well as vegetables is key to healthy living




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