Daily allowance of salt for an adult is five grams.
Scientific studies have shown that reducing the amount of salt in food the number of heart disease decreases by 18 percent.
That’s why doctors from different countries propose to amend the law so that you can have an influence on food producers and force them to reduce the salt content in manufactured products.
It is believed that daily intake of salt for an adult is five grams. A high percentage of salt content in food increases the risk of hypertension and the occurrence of heart attacks. Specialists analyzed data on salt intake in many countries, including USA, New Zealand, Australia, France, great Britain and Finland. The conclusion is: the less salt is better for health.
Below are some tips to reduce the consumed amount of salt:
Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. It is no problem there is no extra amount of salt. Still they contain a lot of potassium, which helps lower blood pressure;
Refrain from the intake of salty snacks (potato chips, sixy, salted biscuits);
Try cooking vegetables is not to cook them completely, because in this state, for their use required less salt;
Sometimes during cooking to impart flavor, replace salt with herbs: parsley, horseradish, garlic, onion, tarragon or other herbs;
For cooking, choose recipes that do not require the addition of salt.
