Can anybody tell me what happens to that good old pretzel, hotdog, butter biscuit, popcorn with extra butter or frozen dinner, once we consumed it. Have we indulged with our eyes and hands but forgot the effect it has on the temple (body). We are all guilty in that we go for the things that taste and we definitely don't read the labels for nutritional facts.
We consume sodium (salt) on a daily basis which can be a good thing or bad. We should pay very close attention to the amount of sodium we consume. Our bodies need a certain amount of salt daily, between 180mg-500mg.
Many African Americans suffer with high blood pressure. Looking at this specific population the average daily sodium intake for those age 2-60 is 1,333436mg. Restaurant and processed foods are a major contributor to the high rates of...
high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. They have caused nearly 400,000 deaths each year. But many people love salt.
This is 75% of our daily salt intake. We also should drink plenty of water. As believers we must pray and eat right everyday; taking the proper vitamins and prescribed medications from the doctor. As it is often said " If you take one step God will take two". Make sure you get to where you need to be in your daily christian walk by being healthy.
Facts on Salt:
1. Most sodium is consumed in the form of sodium chloride which is table salt. Other forms of sodium are also found in food, so watch out for salt and sodium.
2. Try to have less than 2,400 milligrams of sodium a day-- that's the same as 6 grams of salt a day or about 1 teaspoon.
3. That includes ALL sodium and salt-- what's in the product, and added in cooking and at the table.
4. Processed foods account for most of the sodium and salt consumed.
5. Check food labels--sodium is in some foods you might not expect, such as soy sauce and some antacids.
6. Kosher salt and sea salt are just that--salt. Don't forget to include them in adding up your sodium intake for the day.
7. No Sodium=less than 5mg per serving day
Low Sodium=140mg or less per serving day
See the idea of watching salt intake into our bodies is not suffering with water retention. Drinking lots of water will actually help fluid retention.
From Sister Chef
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