Hazards Of Sodium

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.

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.

Effects of excess salt on our body

Elevated 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.

Avoid eating out

Make sure food labels don't use salt in abundance

Choose beneficial alternatives to salt like herbs and spices

Stay hydrated by drinking water

Regular exercise can help keep you healthy

Don't add too much salt to your food

Eating fruit as well as vegetables is key to healthy living




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