subject: Diet For Kidney Problems - Low Salt Diet Tips For Kids And Adults [print this page] Our bodies only need a little amount of salt for proper nourishment. But the truth is that we all, including our kids, consume way more salt -or instead, the sodium - than we ought to.
Why should we care how much salt (sodium) our children consume?
Too much salt (sodium) creates risk for high blood pressure and higher danger for heart attack. And, we women realize salt's effect on bloating! The eating behavior of our children will continue in their adulthood.
What is the recommended daily intake of salt (sodium)?
The adult recommended daily intake of sodium in the U.S. is not more than 2,400 mg. However, you might be interested to be aware of that the daily recommendation in the UK is under 1,600 mg! That is significant difference. It doesn't take much shopping and taking a look at nutrition information on food to discover that they carry a Lot of salt. You will find no intake recommendations for children, but I think that they are important due to the development of eating habits that I mentioned above.
So, what is any person to do?
Of course, an individual ought to stick to the guidance of his/her doctor. But, in my opinion - a healthy adult with great blood pressure - I simply use my common sense to guide me. Ideas for simple, common sense salt reduction:
Use less sodium than recommended in a recipe. I have in no way discovered it to affect the taste. A lot of the time, I totally leave it out - particularly if it is accompanied by a product that currently contains salt/sodium. Don't let your children salt at the table. The sole time salt is on my dinner table is when company is over. Take a look at the nutrition label of every food which you buy. You will quickly become aware of how much sodium is in cereal, bread, canned goods, bacon, frozen food, and so on. Buy low-salt or low-sodium versions of an item. Why consume the extra sodium when you'll adjust to the difference in flavor (if any) in several bites? Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Substitute salt with other spices which will give food flavor without adding salt
Forming excellent "salting" practices now, will make things a whole lot simpler for your kids in the long term. Do it for them, and you'll be doing it for you personally too!
