Salt intake in the diet - Nutrition Basics

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by Miraplay Sidda

Salt, sodium chloride and chemical symbol NaCl are three different ways to convey the tiny particle that is crucial to human existence. Wars have been fought, marches led, commerce trades paved and foods saved, all due to ...read more
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by Erin Yarrobino

So many people have no idea about the amount of salt they eat in one given day. As a rule, we generally need no more than 2300 mg of sodium each day. Since so many people do not count the salt amount in their food, they ha...read more

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by Pam Williams

When we pick up a potato chip or a pretzel, all we may think about is how delicious it is going to taste. We crunch down and let it satisfy our taste buds but rarely think about what is in it that hits the spot. One of...read more
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by Ginger Kazay

there are substitutes that you can use. Decreasing salt intake does not reduce your risk of high blood pressure according to new studies. The average person does NOT need to eat a low salt diet. Salt (sodium chloride)...read more
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by Jennifer Smolen

What is sodium? Why do we need sodium? Is sodium the same as salt? Sodium is an essential electrolyte as it balances the water within our cells and helps aid in the work of our muscles and nerves. Hence, when we work ou...read more
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by Dorothy Wilde

A diet low in its salt content is important for your health. This helps in preventing the development of high blood pressure. A diet containing low levels of salts should be specially consumed by people with high blood pre...read more
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by Thao Nguyen

Salt- is it a good substance or a bad one? That is a question that crosses a lot of minds. Salt is about 40% sodium by weight. Salt just like all substances can be good or bad. The best thing is to be moderate and not inta...read more

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