Skin Whitening

Excess amounts of salt, evidence continues to suggest, are connected with high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney problems.

It is also said that taking too much salt in your diet can cause water retention in your body and among other problems can be the cause of those puffy eyes.

Too much salt is also often believed to be one of the main enemies of the skin and therefore it would be sensible to limit the intake for reasons not only of health but cosmetic too.

Salt also labeled as Sodium is a necessary element in the body for the maintenance of fluid levels and other functions but like most things in life “everything in moderation” tip the balance and those functions that were working perfectly OK start to become a cause for concern.

So how can we ensure that our salt intake remains at sensible levels?

In our hectic and busy lives one of the biggest mistakes we make is to eat a diet containing lots of processed foods.

Fast food take-aways, ready-made meals are convenient yes and will do us little harm if eaten only now and then but how many of us are relying on them as our main meal more than just occasionally? These foods are often containing preservatives and often too much salt. Manufacturers want the longest possible shelf life for their products. How else can they do that without the use of preservatives?

Do you love to use salt on your meals because it enhances the flavour and have you always done this as a matter of course? The cooking process may have already included the use of salt and so perhaps sometimes you do not really need the cruet set before you start your meal. Many recipes include “a pinch of salt”. Try a new approach to improve flavours, in place of salt you could use herbs, spices, a little garlic or lemon/lime juice.

After a little while with using this reduced salt strategy you may well find that your palate has regained it’s sensitivity to salt free flavours. Then not only will you eat healthier and enjoy the foods you eat but you will be helping to keep your blood pressure low, your heart healthy and your skin healthier looking too.

By: Brian Potter