Low-Salt Diet
The low-salt diet is one of the most commonly used diets in hospitals.
This is because studies have shown that limiting sodium can control or ameliorate certain medical conditions.
This diet is prescribed for the following diseases such as:
Kidney Disease
Kidney diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal failure adversely affect renal function.
When the kidneys are damaged, the body cannot effectively remove excess sodium and water.
Too many levels of sodium and water can put pressure on the blood and cause further damage to the already weakened kidneys.
For these reasons, doctors recommend limiting sodium intake to less than 2 grams (2,000 mg) per day for all people with chronic kidney disease.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a threat component for an expansion of clinical conditions such as coronary heart disorder and stroke.
For example, the latest examination of 766 people confirmed that people with the highest urinary sodium excretion had the highest blood pressure measurements.
Many studies have proven that lowering salt consumption helps to reduce high blood pressure in high-level people.
An overview of six research of more than 3,000 people confirmed that salt limit reduces blood pressure in adults — with the most powerful results determined in people with high blood pressure.
People with hypertension have very different salt sensitivities. A high-salt diet can affect many subgroups, such as African Americans.
Nevertheless, a low-salt diet is widely prescribed as a natural remedy for all people with high blood pressure.
Heart Disease
People with heart disease, including heart failure, should follow a low-salt diet.
Sodium and water retention can occur when the heart is damaged and kidney function is impaired
Eating too much salt can cause dangerous complications such as fluid overload and shortness of breath in people with heart failure.
Regulators recommend limiting sodium intake to 3,000 mg per day for people with mild heart failure and reducing it to 2,000 mg or less per day for people with moderate to severe heart failure.
However, many studies have shown that a low-sodium diet benefits people with heart failure, but other studies have found that an unrestricted diet leads to better results.
For example, a study of 833 people with heart failure found that a low-sodium diet of fewer than 2,500 mg per day had a significantly higher risk of death or hospitalization than an unlimited low-sodium diet of 2,500 mg or more per day.
Foods to Avoid
The following ingredients are excessive in sodium and we should not use them in low-salt diets.
- Fast foods, salty snacks
- Frozen ingredients
- Processed meats
- Salty jams
- Salty soups
- Cheese and dairy products
- High-sodium baked items
- Baking mix
- Side dishes
- Excessive sodium Side Dish
- Sauces and seasonings
- Pickles
- Unique drinks
- Spices
Low-Salt Diet to Eat
The following ingredients are low in sodium and we can use them on a low-salt food plan.
- Low-salt fresh and frozen veggies (except sauces)
- Dried fruits
- Cereals and beans
- Dumpling veggies
- Low-salt meat and chicken raw or frozen
- Eggs
- Wholesome fat
- Soup Low Sodium
- Low Salt Milk products
- Unsalted Bread and Baked items
- Nuts and Seeds
- Low Sodium Snacks
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