Reducing the amount of salt in the diet is useful not only for health but also for the figure.
However, the lack of salt can cause pressure, weakness, inhibition of metabolism, headaches, disorders of coordination, fainting and dizziness. However, the restriction of salt is not recommended for people with high blood pressure and athletes in hot weather, when together with then the body loses important nutrients,” says Olga Perevalova, dietitian.
All the rest are recommended to use salt with low sodium content, says Perevalova.
It is sold in pharmacies and dietetic departments of the supermarket. Rate of salt a day to 5 grams. The average person, athlete big men – 6-10 grams. If going to desalinate, you get 2-3 times more and that’s a lot for most people.
Canadian scientists proved that the natural intake of salt per day – not more than 0.5 grams. The Indians of the far of the Amazon for centuries eat so much “white death”, and the result is obvious. They do not know of such diseases as hypertension, and are of fine physique. For those who are following the example of the Indians wants to get rid of salt dependence, and at the same time to lose weight, ideal salt-free diet.
In addition to lowering salt intake to 2 grams per day, menu salt-free diet is based on foods rich in fiber such as fresh vegetables and fruits, legumes, cereals, pasta made of white flour, rice and bran. Excluded from the diet spicy dishes and smoked meats, fatty and fried, marinades and pastries. It is recommended to carefully read labels for the presence of salt and avoid processed food and ready meals, which are almost always too salty. Mandatory monitoring of weight and daily calories and daily exercise, like nutritionist.
