We have five different taste receptors in our mouths: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and savory. The first two, sweet and salty, can be detrimental to our health if you consume too much of either. To make matters worse, sweet and salty cravings are easily triggered. Once you get a taste of something salty, you instantly want more — it’s like an insatiable desire, and the same goes for sweet things. Salt, or sodium, is a type of mineral found in a variety of foods. Bread, rolls, pizza, pretzels, deli meats, soups, and sandwiches are among some of the saltiest foods out there. High sodium diets carry an increased risk for high blood pressure, which is a major cause of strokes and heart attacks. Eat a diet with low sodium content to maintain your health. The American Heart Association recommends that you only consume 1,500 mg of sodium per day. Avoid foods with added sodium content such as packaged foods, frozen meals, fast food, and snack food. Because salt is a preservative, it is often added to foods that may sit on a shelf or in a freezer for a while, so choose your food carefully. Keeping your sodium levels low not only lowers your blood pressure and risk for heart attacks and strokes but can lower your cholesterol as well. It prevents congestive heart failure and reduces your risk of kidney failure and diabetes. The next time you go shopping for food, pay attention to sodium contents. While cooking, make sure you don’t overdo it on the salt. Protect your body so that it can take care of you! HowMuch Is Too Much? WHY IS SALT DANGEROUS FOR OUR HEALTH?
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