Did I mention
That salt is salt?!?
Today I heard the argument for sea salt. (again) This scared me, because my friend (let’s call her Tanya) has high blood pressure and was using sea salt without restraint…
Tanya: ‘It’s not sodium chloride. It’s something else.’
me: That’s a myth. Sea salt IS sodium chloride (aka salt, aka sodium). It has the same impact on your kidneys and blood pressure as table salt.
Tanya: ‘At least it contains more minerals than table salt!!’
me: Trust me, it’s not significant.
me: Sea salt does add great flavor to foods! But that’s the only real benefit I’ve found.
Blood Pressure and Salt
Has your doctor or dietitian told you to minimize your intake of salt to help control your high blood pressure (hypertension)? Here are some key points/FAQs that may help you.
Salt is also called Sodium. It’s listed on the Nutrition Facts Label as “Sodium”.
It is recommended to eat less than 2300 mg of sodium every day. (I’ve seen estimates that the average American takes in between 6000-7000 mg of sodium daily!)
Table salt, sea salt, and kosher salt ARE ALL SALT. Many people switch from table salt to sea salt, thinking it’s healthier, but both actually contain the same amount of sodium. Garlic and other seasoned salts also contain huge amounts of sodium.
