Do you know anyone who has bought in to the fear-mongering propaganda against salt? Now yet another big study indicates that the fear of salt is highly exaggerated.
When they examined the salt habits of over 100,000 people, it turned out that people who salted more than the recommended amount had the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease. Those who salted a lot less – according to official guidelines – had a higher (!) risk of disease.
NBCNews.com: Pour on the Salt? New Research Suggests More Is OK
JSW: Low-Salt Diets May Pose Health Risks, Study Finds
The study should be taken with a grain of salt (pun intended) as this is, as usual, only statistics. But like previous studies, it suggests it’s fine to put salt on your food at home without feeling guilty.
However, it may for many reasons, be wise to avoid ready-made foods and junk food (and bread) that have lots of added salt. This salt is to hide the boring taste of cheap, poor ingredients.
Previously
Is Salt Dangerous? Or Good for You?
Crash Course in Blood Pressure
Should You Eat Less Salt – Or More?
Is Salt Bad for You?