Excess salt intake is bad for your health and can cause eye, kidney and heart problems, for example.
The World Health Organization indicates that the ideal consumption of salt per day is only 5 grams for an adult and some studies indicate that the Brazilian people consumes, on average, 12 grams a day, seriously damaging health and increasing the chances of stopping heart disease, blindness and stroke.
Major diseases caused by overconsumption of salt
Hypertension is the most common disease caused by high salt intake. However, there may also be:
- Poor functioning of the kidneys, such as renal calculus and kidney failure, because the kidneys can not filter the excess salt;
- Aging, autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis;
- Taste alteration and vision problems
In addition, long-term deaths increase due to cardiac arrest and stroke.
Main foods rich in salt
Salt-rich food products are mostly processed foods such as crackers, biscuits, sausages, broths, seasonings, snack foods, sausages, and ready-made meals. In addition, sauces also have lots of sodium as well as cheeses. Check out the list of the main foods high in sodium.
How to avoid complications?
To avoid health complications you have to control your sodium intake daily by avoiding foods high in salt and opting for fresh foods such as vegetables and fruits. In addition, one should drink plenty of water and practice physical activity at least 3 times a week to avoid the accumulation of fat in the arteries.
Also, see how you can reduce salt intake by using herbs to season the food in Cultivar. Aromatic plants replace salt and see some tips that can help decrease salt intake.
