The story of salt, more than just saltiness
Of course, salt tastes salty.
But besides being rich in minerals or sodium that are essential for the body, salt also has many other things that we should fully understand because it is linked to serious diseases that are worrisome and things that we must be careful of. And this is a shortcut that summarizes it clearly, easily, and understandably.
What kind of salt is not salty?
To make it easier to understand, we will divide salt into 3 types. The first type is common salt such as sea salt or rock salt that we are familiar with. The second type is sweet salt, which comes in the form of MSG and other seasonings. The third type is unsalted salt, which includes baking powder in baked goods and various preservatives.
All three of these salts contain ‘sodium’, which the body needs to control the body’s fluid balance, maintain normal blood pressure, and help the nerves, muscles, and nutrient absorption in the kidneys and small intestines function well. In short, the body cannot do without sodium!
No need to beg for salt
It is true that salt contains sodium, but almost ทางเข้า ufabet all types of food already contain low amounts of sodium, such as Chinese cabbage, cucumber, pork, fish, fresh milk, boiled eggs, beans, and various fruits. Even if you do not eat a sprinkling of salt, your body will not lack sodium.
Arrange until it hurts
But Thai people love strong tastes, saltiness, and richness. Therefore, we consume sodium twice as much as our bodies need, which causes serious and worrisome diseases such as kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart and blood vessel disease, stroke, paralysis, osteoporosis, and stomach cancer!!! (It is so dangerous that we have to add many exclamation marks.)
How cruel is sodium?
It is essential for the body, but it can also harm the body if there is too much. Because the property of sodium is to absorb water from the body. It is easy to notice when we eat salty food or food with a lot of MSG, we will feel thirsty because sodium absorbs more water than usual. When it is absorbed in large amounts, there is more water in the blood vessels while the blood vessels remain the same width. When it does not flow smoothly, the blood pressure will increase. If it is too much, it may cause bulging blood vessels, headaches, and in severe cases, it may even cause blood vessels to burst, leading to paralysis. The kidneys, which are responsible for expelling sodium from the body, will have to work hard. If it is overloaded, it can break down at any time. That is the reason and the reason why we have to be careful and watch out for our kidneys.
Salinity quota
The body only needs 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day, or just 5 grams. In simple terms, it’s only about 1 teaspoon of salt.
But if you don’t cook for yourself, don’t forget that vendors have already poured in fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce, and seasoning sauce without restraint. If you have to eat out, it’s safer to refrain from pouring fish sauce or chili sauce on it. As for processed foods, frozen foods, or other convenient instant foods, they usually contain the highest amount of sodium. It’s best to avoid them. The same goes for crunchy snacks, baked goods that have added baking powder, and foods that contain preservatives, which also contain a lot of sodium.
Deliciously seasoned, no need for salt
Cooking your own food is a safe option, far from sodium, because we can control the amount more easily. But if you are afraid that it will be bland and not delicious, we recommend relying on the flavors of ingredients such as onions, shallots, peppers, and various herbs. This helps to make the food spicier without having to add seasonings. Even though at first you may not be used to it, if you use it for about a week, I guarantee that your tongue that used to have a heavy burden will gradually adjust and perceive the true flavors better.