There is an element that enhances the taste of our food, without which every dish seems incomplete. Be it dal or vegetable, if there is no salt, everything seems bland. But if this salt is eaten in excess, then it can also take your life? Yes, this is not a scary thing, but a shocking truth revealed in a report of the World health Organization (WHO).
According to WHO, every year around 18 lakh 90 thousand people die worldwide only due to eating more salt. This figure is so big that ignoring it can prove to be dangerous. Let us know how salt can become fatal and how it can be avoided.
Increases blood pressure
Eating more salt increases the amount of sodium in the body, which can increase blood pressure. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack and stroke manifold.
Risk of heart diseases
Consuming too much salt over a long period of time damages the heart arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Effect on kidneys
Excess salt affects the functioning of the kidneys and can lead to serious conditions like kidney failure.
Bones become weak
Excess salt flushes out calcium through urine, which can weaken bones and increase the risk of osteoporosis.
How much salt should be consumed?
A person should not consume more than 5 grams (one teaspoon) of salt a day. But due to today's lifestyle and fast food habits, we are consuming an average of 12 grams of salt every day.
Where is the excess salt hidden?
Processed food (noodles, chips, sauces, snacks)
Packaged food
Bakery items
Outside food (restaurants, street food)
How to reduce consumption?
Packaged food
Bakery items
Outside food (restaurants, street food)
How to reduce consumption?
Give up the habit of adding salt to food
Stay away from fast food and processed food
Limit the use of salt in home-cooked food
Use spices instead of salt
Salt is important for taste, but should be consumed in limited quantity. Taking WHO's warning lightly can be dangerous for our health. The sooner we improve our habits, the better it will be for our health.
Stay away from fast food and processed food
Limit the use of salt in home-cooked food
Use spices instead of salt
Salt is important for taste, but should be consumed in limited quantity. Taking WHO's warning lightly can be dangerous for our health. The sooner we improve our habits, the better it will be for our health.
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