PASS on the Salt……..

As many of you know I’m Nigerian and LOVE my food WELL-SEASONED, however years ago I cut back on using salt in alot of my foods. After witnessing a few close friends and family battle with High-Blood Pressure I decided to do my research on its primary causes. In that finding, I found besides having an unhealthy diet, an overuse of Sodium can also contribute to Hypertension. Salt contains Sodium which ,when over-used, can contribute to Hypertension(High-blood Pressure), Dehydration, and also Bloating during Menstrual Cycles. In addition, even though there are numerous reports suggesting Sea Salt to be a much healthier choice than Iodized Salt, there are no major differences besides taste and texture processing. Sea Salt and Iodized Salt contain the same amount of Sodium Chloride! Our bodies only require a small amount of sodium chloride to stay healthy. Remember “Too Much of Anything” is not good so the next time you decide to sit down for dinner “Lighten Up” on the salt!