Salt And Heart Health

HERE IS HOW EXCESSIVE SALT IS LINKED TO HEART DISEASES!

Salt retains water in your body. If you eat too much salt, the extra water stored in your body raises your blood pressure. And high blood pressure is a major reason for developing heart failure, and for causing complications in those with existing heart failure.

Did you know one Chinese meal may have up to 7000 mg of sodium? 1000 gm of sodium is equivalent to half a teaspoon salt! So, every time you choose to have Chinese food, remember – you’re one step closer to a risk factor.

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