From a chemical point of view, salt is not only a common food seasoning, but also a whole class of substances consisting of atoms of various metals and acids. Regular table salt (sodium chloride) is 40% sodium and 60% chlorine.
Sodium chloride reserves in nature are huge, and its main source is the ocean. Salt is mined in dried-up salt lakes and bays, from underground salt solutions, in mines and quarries. Hence its varieties: sea, table, rock.
But in essence, it is always an inorganic mineral, devoid of fiber, water and calories. This is where its hidden threat to health lies.
How does salt affect the body?
When salt from food enters the blood, it is carried throughout all tissues, washing the cells. But if the concentration of salt in the blood becomes higher than in the intracellular fluid, osmosis occurs - water from the cells begins to move into the blood, trying to balance the balance.
📌 Consequences:
The cells begin to experience dehydration - they literally "dry out", sending thirst signals to the brain The body slows down the removal of salt, since the process of its removal requires a lot of water Drinking water does not immediately solve the problem - salt is excreted slowly, and excess fluid increases the volume of blood, which leads to an increase in blood pressure
If at this moment you drink something other than water (for example, soup, soda, coffee), the situation will only get worse - the body will not receive clean water, which means the balance will be disturbed even more.
Why do fruits solve the problem with salt?
Eating fresh fruits does not cause such problems.
✔ Fruits contain about 80% water, which is approximately equal to the concentration of water in body fluids ✔ They supply the body with live, structured moisture that is easily absorbed ✔ With this diet, you can not even feel thirsty if the body does not need additional water to remove excess salt or toxins
In addition, fruits already contain sodium, which is the element for which it is officially recommended to consume salt. Of course, there is less sodium in fruits than in salt, but its amount completely covers the body's needs.
🍅 Tomatoes 🥭 Guava 🍊 Passion fruit and granadilla 🍈 Melon 🍑 Peaches 🍇 Grapes 🍏 Apples
With regular consumption of these fruits, sodium deficiency is unlikely, and the body receives natural minerals without harmful consequences.
💡 Salt is not something the body cannot exist without, but something it is forced to adapt to, removing it with excess water consumption.