Salt

Everyone wants to lose weight. It might seem like an exaggeration but it definitely seems to be true that most people are not happy with their weight or physical appearance and feel like they could stand to lose a few pounds or alter their…

Having too much sodium in your diet can lead to a whole host of health problems, and the main issue is that most of us don’t know how much sodium we’re getting. Although your body needs sodium to transmit nerve impulses, maintain fluid…

If one of the reasons that you are not that ‘into’ anti-aging is that you think you cannot afford the products, then think again. You can actually protect the wellness and wellbeing of your skin using simple products that you find around…

In an ideal world, everyone would snack on fruit and carrot sticks. If you’re one of the few that already do, well done! For everyone else, snacking is a tricky area of your diet to navigate. It can be difficult to know what’s good for you…

A little-discussed aspect of diet and nutrition is the amount of salt that the average person takes into their diet. Recent figures show that the average American diet contains twice the necessary daily amount of salt. To protect your…

Supermarket packaged bread may be more beneficial to your wellness than ever, as a new study has found that the average salt content in such bread has fallen by 20% over the last decade. Bread is the biggest contributor of salt to the UK…

To avoid arthritis from debilitating your wellbeing, you need to ensure that you follow the proper treatment and management plan. This involves your choice of foods, as well as exercise and the medicines that your doctor prescribes. What…

You could end up spending a fortune on anti-ageing products, but is there a simpler way to maintain your youthful look? It turns out, there are certain foods that aren’t only bad for your wellness, but take their toll on your appearance and…

When it comes to foods that take their toll on your wellbeing, as well as your ageing process, one underlying theme seems to be that they dehydrate your skin. Sure, you could amp up your intake of water – which is certainly no bad thing for…

For many years we have known that salt is bad us. In fact, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have been recommending that Americans cut back on their salt intake for decades. The guidelines advise that lowering that amount of…

The American Heart Association has spoken out against salt sneaking into the average diet, as they report that the typical Americans’ daily sodium intake is over double what it should be. According to the American Heart Association, it is…

It has been well documented over recent years that eating too much salt can be very bad for you. Salt has been linked the hardening of arteries and to raising blood pressure which can cause a wide range of problems for your wellness. Most…

Have you ever heard the saying, ‘you are what you eat’? Put simply, this means that everything that you eat has an impact on the wellness and wellbeing of your body, and this includes the way that your body looks. One of the best anti-aging…

While the idea of a cure for the common cold might be nothing but a pipe dream, many people are still looking for effective relief of the symptoms of cold and flu. But quite often chemicals and drugs are found to quite ineffective which has…

Our diet plays a very important role in the health of our bones. Recent research has shown that a continuous bad diet puts you at an increased risk factor for developing osteoporosis. This can be very problematic for your overall wellbeing.…

A notoriously healthy choice, salads may not be all that we hoped for when it comes to the nutritious option. If you’re choosing your salad at a fast food outlet, a café or at the supermarket, it could actually be bad for you – these types…

Studies have shown that more than three-quarters of British consumers don’t realise that breakfast foods such as bread and cereals contribute towards their daily salt intake. When the Food Standards Agency interviewed more than 2000 people,…

Could a treatment practiced in old salt mines for centuries improve your wellbeing? For hundreds of years people have recognised the healing properties of salt and used it in the treatment of respiratory conditions including asthma,…

In order to regulate blood-pressure and encourage proper muscle-function, it is important to maintain correct levels of sodium in your body, and recent studies have challenged previous ideas to how this is best achieved. Previously,…

New research has discovered that bacon is now the second biggest contributor of salt in our diets, beaten only by bread. This problem is made worse by the fact that bacon is being used more in diets, due to cash-strapped families using it…

The holiday season takes such a toll on your mental health that anything you can do to unwind and take control is a life-saver. You may have heard of detoxing to lose weight or prevent physical diseases but, if it’s done correctly, a quick…

You may be aware already that eating a large meal of pie and mash isn’t the best diet choice to make for the benefit of your wellness, but a survey has revealed that many supermarket, takeaway and restaurant pies contain more than the…

According to a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association, your excess salt intake doesn’t always come down to the salt shaker or a bag of ready salted. Surprisingly, six salty foods have emerged…

The detox is thought to be the best way to cleanse your body of unwanted toxins and damaging free radicals in order to leave your body looking and feeling wonderful. But how do you do it exactly? From IV cocktails and sweat therapy, to the…

For a healthy diet, and to lower the risk of numerous health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease, it is important to reduce the amount of salt you consume on a daily basis. However, the salt you add to your food at the…

There are certain myths that surround ‘fancy’ rock and sea salts with regard to how they’re ‘better’ for your wellbeing. Claims are made that gourmet salts contain less sodium than table salt, or more minerals which are essential for your…

When we think about ways to live a healthy lifestyle with a great diet there are some obvious things that we can put our finger on as things to avoid. Clearly any medical professional, and probably anyone with common sense, will know that…