Salt – Favor subtraction over addition

Traditional table salt is composed of two minerals: sodium and chloride. Sodium has a bad connotation, one that equates to wreaking havoc on health. However, the body does need some sodium in order for the nerves and muscles to properly function. Sodium helps send electrical signals among the body’s cells. The body also needs sodium to maintain fluid balance. The problem is that most people in the U.S. consume more sodium than their body needs. The kidneys are in charge of how much sodium is in the body. If sodium intake exceeds what the kidneys are able to get rid of, then accumulation starts to happen. This build ups leads to high blood pressure. The Dietary …read more