2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Bread today contains 20% less salt than bread 10 years ago, according to a new study.
Experts define this fact as a real progress towards improving our quality of life and the health of the population.
White bread has seen a significant decrease in salt consumption over the last decade, and black and wholemeal bread has partially declined.
In 2001, 40 products were tested, and in 2011 - 203 products.
Scientists warn us that reducing the salt in bread is not enough.
In order to protect ourselves, it is necessary to limit its direct use. It is good to avoid salty products.
Consumption of more vegetables and fruits will balance the effect of salt in the body, scientists say. This is because of the high levels of potassium that are found in some fruits and vegetables.
Quite often, when we buy a product, we may notice that the amount of salt is not mentioned. Only the sodium content is indicated on the label.
To understand the amount of salt, it is necessary to multiply the sodium content, which is indicated, by 2.5.
Salt should be avoided, as high levels of salt in the body significantly increase the risk of heart attack.
Past studies have shown that if we consume less salt than the upper limit (6 grams per day), we can reduce the risk of stroke - by 24% and heart attack - by 31%.
Previous research on the subject by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, Stanford and Columbia University also addresses the issue of salt.
According to its results, limiting the amount of salt can be compared with the beneficial effects of reducing cigarettes or eating fatty foods.
Researchers have found that if every American halves his daily salt intake, it means significantly fewer health problems per year.
Experts estimate that there will be 60,000 to 120,000 fewer new cases of cardiovascular disease, and between 54,000 and 99,000 fewer heart attacks.
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