How to eat salt correctly?
1. How much salt do we need per day?
Although we need salt, most people eat too much at present, far more than they need every day. The maximum daily requirement for adults is 6g, and that for children is between 2-6g. Too much salt is very dangerous for children because their kidneys cannot bear such a heavy burden.
2. Why do we need sodium from our diet?
Sodium in table salt is necessary to control water content of human body. It can maintain normal blood pH of human body, ensure the transmission of neural signals, and help muscles work normally.
3. Which products contain high salt content?
Many people do not realize that ready to eat food and canned food contain a lot of salt. Therefore, if you cook by yourself, you should reduce the amount of salt used in cooking to balance the salt in your diet; If you often eat out, you should order food reasonably to control the salt intake.
4. What is high salt?
When choosing food, be sure to read the food label. Experts suggest that 1. 25g salt is high salt food, and 0. 25g salt is suitable. Try using herbs instead of salt as a condiment, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits cooked with low salt. In addition, choose breakfast cereal with low sodium salt.
