The Real Connection Between Salt and Blood Pressure
Who doesn't enjoy a salty pretzel, salt and pepper on an omelet,
or a dash of salt on a baked potato? Most of us enjoy salt as a
seasoning for many types of foods, from sweet to bland. You can
enjoy a little bit of salt on cantaloupe to sweeten it or salt
on a steak to perk up the flavor. Numerous recipes call for salt
to enliven the flavor of their central ingredients or blend of
seasonings.
Yet, salt has been shown to play a role in high blood pressure.
If you already have high blood pressure, or yours is starting to
climb gradually, you will want to cut back on your use of salt
as one of several measures to control your blood pressure. If
you are a committed salt addict, here are some tips that can
help you to overcome this unhealthy habit.
1. Keep the saltshaker in the cupboard. If you are used to
reaching for it with just about any meal or entr