Salt is known to all - the "white poison". And yet, without the majority of this "poison" in any way. And do not need to abandon the sodium chloride (salt is the second title, who do not know), because it itself is no danger to humans. Moreover, it is an indispensable element for the functioning of organs and systems. Another thing - an overabundance of salt. Then she really turns into a toxic substance that provokes headaches and bloating (it at least).
How much salt do you want?
And it's true - how many? Most of us simply do not control how much salt every day, "throws" himself. And this despite the fact that, like, is in control of the amount of sodium chloride added in the preparation of various dishes. But you should pay attention to how much "natural salt" is contained in foods (including, among other things, and fruit vegetables).
Meanwhile, according to various studies, sodium overabundance occurs in virtually every human body. On average, according to statistics, people consume daily 3400 mg of sodium, while the daily rate of the substance is considered to be 2300 mg.
Reduce the amount of salt: showing signs of
1. Thirst, constantly tormenting
Sodium is one of the key elements in supporting the water balance in the body, which means you need to use salt. But if you do not monitor the amount of material excess sodium will retain water, and the brain - to send and send signals that you need to drink. If the salt too much thirst becomes permanent.
2. Swelling, bloating
In swelling the same reasons as that of thirst. Sol "does not let go" water, and blood flow, lymph movement and metabolism become slower. This leads to edema, which is not easy to get rid of. In addition, the high level of salt provokes discomfort in the gut, as well as bloating.
3. Headache
Many of those that eat the salt literally "spoon", complain of headaches "without cause." Meanwhile, here it is reason: the excess salt coming from the food, causing expansion of the brain vessels, causing the occurrence of severe pain.
4. The feeling of fresh food
"Bonus" to all symptoms listed above, excess sodium chloride adversely affects the taste receptors. They are almost impervious to salt, as a result of all the food seems fresh man, tasteless, he wants her to salt more and more.
How to reduce the amount of salt?
To significantly reduce the amount of salt in your diet, you have to stay away from the products included in the so-called "salty six" (the term for the American Dietetic Association):
- white bread, buns and rolls;
- sausages, cured meats;
- Any canned food;
- burgers;
- pizza;
- a variety of semi-finished products.
In addition, you often cook for themselves, refusing to eat in public catering establishments. In order to enhance the taste of your meals and snacks, most cooks pour salt in them mercilessly. And to control the cooking process where in this regard is not possible.
On the home kitchen, if you think the taste of food is not enough bright, experiment with spices! Seasonings, as part of which there is no salt, able to give dishes a truly expressive flavors.
If you can not imagine a meal without canned peas, corn and beans, there is no reason to experience if a few times before you use will wash out the contents of a particular banks with running water (in colander). This procedure is the salt content is reduced by half, no less.
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