Tag: Sodium

Consume no more than 2300 mg of dietary sodium for fluid level balance and proper muscle and nerve function. Milk, fresh vegetables, and fresh meat are the best sources of the right amounts of sodium. Packaged and processed foods contain excess amounts, which could cause high blood pressure and serious medical conditions like heart failure and kidney disease.

MSG is much liked by many in Chinese cuisine but equally under controversy as well. Many allergic reactions are attributed to MSG, but all of it might not be true. MSG is found in foods other than Chinese cuisine, might boost weight gain to an extent, cause minor allergies with excessive intake, and contains very little sodium. Even the Chinese Restaurant Syndrome might not be just due to MSG consumption.

Thinking about reducing the sodium content in your diet? Well, there might be some merit to taking any talk about a low-sodium diet with...

If you love cheese, then feta may be on your list of favorites. Its soft texture and salty, tangy taste make it almost irresistible....

It has become practically impossible to escape chemicals these days. Toxic chemicals like lead, parabens, formaldehyde, coal tar and much more are added to our cosmetics and skincare products. When we use them regularly, not only do we damage the integrity of our skin but also pave way for serious illnesses that affect our vital organs. To avoid serious health risks, it is best to be aware of these chemicals and avoid them from being a part of our lives.

Celery is probably the biggest underdog of the vegetable kingdom. While more glamorous vegetables like broccoli and kale hog the limelight, poor celery gets...

Sodium is one of the essential nutrients for the smooth functioning of the body. But in excess, it can be dangerous, affecting the heart health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans restrict the sodium intake of anyone over the age of 14 years to less than 2300 mg per day or just a teaspoon. If you have hypertension or prehypertension, the limit further reduces to 1500 mg per day.

Sometimes, we find ourselves craving for seafood. That's not a bad thing, as seafood has numerous health benefits. Seafood is rich in minerals, especially...

In common parlance, acidity is used to describe a variety of symptoms caused by the excess production of acid by the gastric glands located in...

A popular over-the-counter painkiller, naproxen sodium is often used to help treat dental pain, fever, headache or general muscle aches. Potentially, using naproxen in pregnancy is a strict no-no due to its adverse maternal and fetal effects. Risks for the mother include a prolonged pregnancy and labor, while for the baby it could mean fatal or lifelong consequences such as heart defects.

A salty food craving is a strong urge or desire that can turn to an addiction in some people. For others, this craving could actually be masking an underlying mineral deficiency or a health problem like Addison’s disease. Sometimes, just exercising a lot, becoming dehydrated or having a bout of diarrhea can cause excessive water and salt loss from the body, bringing on temporary salt cravings.

Dementia is an umbrella term for different mental symptoms. It’s a decline in psychological health that makes it hard to function normally. The most...

Cheese has a high-protein content and is a good source of calcium, riboflavin, zinc, phosphorus, and some amounts of vitamin A, and B12. However, if eating...

While pickles give you probiotics and antioxidants, it takes just 3 pickles (4") to cross your daily sodium quota, while 4–6 gherkins (3") cross the sugar quota. It's easy to have one too many, but when you do, pickles raise your blood pressure and blood sugar. Years of eating too many pickles can even put you at risk of stomach cancer. If you have high BP, diabetes, kidney or heart disease, and gastritis, limit intake and focus on fresh veggies.

Do you think dental care stops with brushing and flossing? Your teeth deserves better. Here is a natural way to get your pearly whites game strong.