الثلاثاء، 24 يونيو 2014

Sodium & 3 Methods To Lower Portions

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


It's clear that people go out to eat, in moderation, for a number of different reasons. Amongst them has to be the fact that sodium intake, in conventional restaurants, is tremendously high but it's clear as to why said restaurants use the mineral. It is able to enhance the flavor of food in the long run but I think that this is a fact that everyone should be more aware of. In particular, those who are looking to become chefs themselves should take the idea of salt into consideration as well.

CNN.com reported on a particular initiative that was launched in order to lessen the degrees of sodium that are commonly seen in food. This was the Healthy Chinese Take-Out Initiative, which was seen in Philadelphia; the purpose of this movement was to bring sodium reduction up to 15% from its previous 10%. A number of restaurants have taken part in the matter, more than 200 to be more specific. However, if you are curious about keeping sodium low, on your part, here is a list of 3 methods to keep in mind.

1. Speak to your doctor about the idea of taking in less sodium. Everyone's diet is going to be different, in some way or another, which means that your sodium intake might actually have to be more than what it is. As a result, take it upon yourself to contact your medical specialist about what it is that's needed on your part. Since your doctor will know what it is that's needed the most, this is one source of information that should not go to the wayside.

2. When shopping for food, steer clear of pre-made items. Anyone who has ever stepped foot in a conventional supermarket will understand the types of food that are included in this category. Anything from frozen pizzas to TV dinners, while convenient, are foods which usually have greater amounts of salt to consider. As a result, you're going to want to turn to much better options, usually within the wholefoods category. Produce and wheat bread stand as a couple of examples to consider.

3. For those who commonly take in sodium, drink water. Instead of going with a typical iced tea or soda, water is instead preferred for a number of reasons. For one, it is better able to minimize the impact of a meal laden with salt. A meal like this can elevate the risk of dehydration, so water can be taken in to prevent this from occurring. Be mindful of how much water you drink, though; if you overdo it, your body can undergo sodium deficiency, which can lead to symptoms like nausea and fatigue if not addressed.




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