How does cutting down on salt helps us?  

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Use less salt and at the same time: *Drink More Water* ... It is a mistake to believe that drinking water will make your body retain fluids and cause swollen legs etc. It is the other way around! So: Less Salt & More Water! Tip Credibility: 85   (Best Tip!)

submitted by askformore 2009-09-29 03:46:35 am    

On average, the higher a person's salt intake, the higher a person's blood pressure. Keeping blood pressure in the normal range reduces the risk of stroke, heart disease, heart failure and kidney disease. Tip Credibility: 31

submitted by jcp1025 2009-12-23 09:01:30 am    

Sodium causes our body to retain fluids. A diet high in sodium can result in a bloated stomach & raise your blood pressure. Avoid high-sodium food such as processed & canned foods. Add flavour to your foods with herbs and spices instead of salt. Tip Credibility: 27

submitted by pkong 2009-09-29 01:00:31 am    

Salt is technically referred to as sodium chloride because it's primarily composed of the elements sodium and chloride. The human body needs some sodium to function properly, but many people are consuming far too much sodium. Tip Credibility: 4

submitted by jcp1025 2010-02-15 02:31:20 pm    

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