Monday, April 26, 2010

Weight Loss and Salt : Avoid Salt to Lose Weight

Sodium from salt and additives such as non-sodium glutamate increases the risk of developing high blood pressure. Salt also responsible for fluid retention - which gives you that puffy look, stretches the skin and adds weight.

How to avoid salt: There is enough salt in the foods you eat without your having add more. Don't add it in cooking. Don't salt the food on your plate, avoid processed foods, which tend to be highly salted. In time, as you cut back on salt, your taste buds will become much more alert to the sutle and delicious flavors in food.