How to consume sugar and salt?
Salt and sugar play an important role in keeping the body healthy. Some nutrients are found in salt and sugar, which gives strength to perform daily tasks. But it is also important to know that consuming excessive amount of salt and sugar has a bad effect on health.
According to the World health Organization (WHO), an adult should not consume more than 5 grams or one teaspoon of salt per day. At the same time, children between 2 and 15 years need less salt intake than adults. Let us know how to consume sugar and salt.
How to consume sugar and salt?
Before buying salt or sugar, definitely check the label and read the things written on it. By doing this you can avoid buying expired goods.
To normalize the amount of salt in the body, you can limit the intake of snacks.
There is no benefit from adding sugar, so avoid adding sugar to beverages and other foods. Prefer eating fruits to satisfy the craving for sugar.
Avoid sugar and switch it to healthier alternatives like nuts, raisins, figs, organic jaggery, honey, coconut sugar etc.
Eat few meals to avoid sugar cravings.
Avoid using table salt shakers on the dining table.
Benefits of salt and sugar
If excess salt increases blood pressure, then a limited amount of salt is needed to maintain the blood pressure.
Consuming 1 teaspoon of salt every day keeps the body healthy. Even 5 to 8 teaspoons of sugar in a day is enough for the body (except for diabetic patients).
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