The benefits of Balancing Salt in your diet (ie Potassium -K, Sodium-Na, Chlorine- Cl) & eating a Mediterranean Diet:---

Did you know Salt and potassium are hydrating?  

Rather than drinking plain water between meals, put a tiny pinch of good quality salt (sixteenth) and a little bit of lemon juice in your glass of water, or have small amounts of water with food.

Salt (NaCl & K) are important for many body functions- hydration within the cell or outside the cells in the blood, for optimal blood pressure regulation, good digestion including absorbing nutrients & glucose regulation,  optimal body pH & nerve function.

Salt & Potassium are also called electrolytes.

Potassium is abundant in fruit (eg lemons), vegetables and other foods.

Having the correct balance of Na & K is important.

Traditionally, salt was used to preserve food.

With Modern day lifestyles & processed foods, having too much NaCl can tip the balance between optimal K:Na ratio.

D.A.S.H diet- Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension- that is a diet high is fruit and vegetables (which contains potassium) which is part of the Mediterranean Diet/lifestyle approach in many countries.

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