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Humans and other land animals have a natural craving for salt because it is absolutely essential to life and used to be hard to get unless you lived near a source such as the sea. Roman soldiers used to be paid partially with a salt ration, giving rise to the expression "worth his salt."
However, we have far too much of it in our modern diets. A great deal is added to satisfy that craving which -- like our cravings for fats and sugars -- is not sated by receiving only what we need.
High levels of sodium (the harmful component of salt) in the body lead to high blood pressure, which in turn leads to strokes, kidney failure, and other unpleasant things.
Like death. It is quite possible to get used to foods with lower levels of salt, but like other dietary changes it requires a determination to change lifestyle, not just cut down. Many people who receive high blood pressure medication continue to eat high levels of salt despite taking medication to partially cancel the effects. Hello?
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoSodium is indispensable for life because it is important for:
- regulation of blood pressure, pH, blood volume, osmotic pressure
- transmission of nervous impulse
- correct neurons function
The recommended daily intake is 2,5-5 g NaCl.
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∙ 12y agoa high level of salt in your diet can cause high blood pressure and lead to Heart disease
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∙ 13y agoWhen excess salt is taken in, the body dilutes it by retaining fluid
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Hi there you have a cholesterol level of 7 quite high has eating a lot of salt have anything to do with raising colestrol?
Cholesterol comes in two main forms; low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein (HDL). While LDL appears to be responsible for cholesterol's artery-furring effects, HDL cholesterol actually seems to protect against heart disease and stroke. So, while it might help us to reduce our overall level of cholesterol, another useful tack is to boost the amount of HDL in the blood. Eating plenty of oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, trout and sardines seems to help raise HDL levels. Another lifestyle factor that can increase HDL levels is exercise. About half and hour of aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, jogging or cycling on most days is likely to reap dividends here.high levels of salt in the diet, as found in fast foods, can have a bad effect on the diet and can lead to high blood pressure.
Are salt and vinegar potato chips bad for your digestion?
All junk food makes you constipated and im not usually regular when i eat them. so if u want good digestion i suggest dont eat them especially if you have irritable bowels
Do plants like salt or sugar water?
Sugar water has some of the nutrients that is important in a plants life cycle. On the other hand, salt water, actually slowly kills the plant, therefore it has no nutrients that the plant absorbs and needs for a healthy lifestyle. But overall, tap water or filtered water are very good for a plant!
Why is genetically modified crops a bad thing?
Because its not real food. its unnatural. Naturaal food is much better for u.
Do potato chips help plant growth?
Potato chips are a highly salted food, and as such they would bad for most plants, which do better in soil that is not too salty. And even those plants which are tolerant of salt, would derive little benefit from potato chips, which contain little of the minerals that help plant fertility.
Will food cook faster in salt water?
Water is a bad conductor of heat.salt has a slightly high boiling point
Is prosciutto bad for cats?
From what i've read, smoked hams aren't ideal for cats due to its high sodium (salt) levels and sulfate presence. As an occasional treat if would be alright but make sure they have water available. In general, prosciutto is pretty much fast food for cats - when they have heaps its bad for them.
Adding salt in dogs food is good or bad?
Its bad for dogs that have salt in it or on it. Bad, dogs do not need extra salt in their diet, giving it to them could cause health problems. There is already more than enough present in their food.
Are ramen noodles bad for you?
They have a very high sodium (salt) content. Too much salt is bad for you if you have high blood pressure. Yes But I like the 30% LESS salt (beef Flavor) That's better but still bad.
What food is bad for your heart?
mostly sugar and salt
Are fast-food good or bad to human body?
A single meal is neither good nor bad. However, consistently eating fast food (which tends to have high levels of sodium, saturated fat and added simple sugars) increases the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
What causes bad cholesterol?
Salt and sugar. Foods with high acids and sodium. (salt)
Is corn bad for people with high triglyceride levels?
yes
Does cooked Squid contain good fat or bad fat and high good cholesterol or high bad cholesterol?
cooked squid has bad fat because of all the junk it eats when its alive all the fat squids eat from other animals get stuck on the squid making the squid itself have fat so if you eat a squid please beware if u ever get a bit of fat u may be eating fat from other sea creatures and squid also contains high bad cholesterol because of the salty water the squid drinks from the sea the salt that they drink from the sea disolves in squid with its food and it is impossible to remove salt from the squid because if u did u would have one very cut up squid also the salt gives it a better taste but too much salt in the squid can give u high cholesterol levels
Is takeaway food bad for you?
Take away food is not in itself bad for you, a take away meal once or twice a month is fine. However if you regularly live on take away food, then, in general, you will be eating too much fat and salt than is good for you. To stay healthy over your whole life, you need to eat a balanced, nutritious diet. The link to the UK government web page below explains what a healthy diet it.
Why is McDonald's unhealhty?
It's food is high in fat, calories, and salt content. If you eat at McDonalds regularly- a lot, it is bad for your health. Once and a while it is fine.
What are some of the negative effects of having low triglyceride levels?
High triglyceride levels may lead to heart disease, especially in people with low levels of "good" cholesterol and high levels of "bad" cholesterol, and in people with type 2 diabetes. Experts disagree, though, on just how bad of an effect high triglyceride levels by themselves have on the heart.
