dimanche 17 août 2014

The Danger Of High Amounts Of Sodium In The Human Body

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.

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.

Adverse reactions of excess sodium

Elevated blood pressure

Heart problems

Renal breakdown

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

The coating of the stomach is eroded

Other dangers to a person's well being due to high salt levels can also occur. You can take some steps to make sure you have a healthy amount of salt in the body.

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

Make sure you lead an active lifestyle

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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