Sandy Crest Medical Centre - Health Tips
Salt should only be restricted in
hypertensives: WRONG!
For years there has been a fierce debate as to
whether or not salt contributes to high blood pressure
(hypertension). It has always been assumed that the effects of salt
on the cardiovascular system are as a result of hypertension. In
that it was believed that if salt did not cause hypertension it
wasn’t a problem.
Recent studies strongly suggest that salt may
cause cardiovascular disease even in the absence of hypertension.
This new data invites doctors to take a fresh look at dietary salt.
Based on current studies it may be well worth
your while to reduce your salt intake (even in those without
hypertension) by:
• Getting rid of your salt shaker – never add
salt at the table
• Check labels – avoid foods containing “salt”/ “sodium”
• Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables – the potassium contained
in these foods counters the effects of sodium
• Avoid foods rich in salt including – cheese, butter, margarine,
tomato ketchup, ham, salami, bacon, pepperoni, sausages, luncheon
meat, corned beef, salt meat, pig tail, salt fish, salt fish cakes,
salted chips, salted nuts, bottled seasonings containing salt, etc.
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