It is one of the most used in the world due to its ability to enhance flavors, but it can be lethal in large quantities.
There are several foods that can cause serious health problems to older adults if they consume them frequently. One of these is the saltthat all nutritionists always recommend avoiding, but especially for those who suffer heart and blood pressure problems.
According to a report published by the Pan American Health Organizationit is estimated that the largest number of deaths related to food, some 1.89 million deaths per yearThey are associated with sodium consumption. Therefore, it is important to reduce and even eliminate its consumption at all costs.
How salt affects older adults
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Greater risk of hypertension: According to PAHO, excess salt in the diet increases blood pressure causing approximately 30% of the prevalence of hypertension. This increases especially in advanced ages due to the changes facing the network of blood vessels.
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Disease development: Specialists associate excessive sodium consumption with a greater risk of suffering from various pathologies. The most prominent examples are obesity, gastric cancer, Meniere syndrome, osteoporosis, among others.
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Tendency to suffer strokes: Excess sodium can also have extremely negative effects on cardiovascular and brain health. The higher the tension, the heart should make a greater effort to pump blood, which in the long term can lead to heart strikes, infarctions and strokes (stroke).
How to replace salt at meals
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One of the reasons why salt is added in so many dishes is that Power and balances flavors of other foods. However, there are other condiments and herbs that meet the same role and that do not undermine the health of older adults. For example, the garlic or onion powder They contribute a great flavor to meals, just like spices like the oreganothe pepperhe thymehe cilantro And many more.
Another seasoning that enhances flavors is lemonwhich can be used in an infinity of dishes, such as salads and milanesas. However, in case of not wanting to leave salt completely, there is a Hyposodic version of this ingredient, which has between a 60% and 70% less sodium than common salt.
Source: Ambito
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