Salt intake - Kids effects

       Salt is a very important ingredients of any cooking. Without salt the food doesnt taste as it is. Table Salt is the most important type of salt that we use in cooking. Table salt is 40% Sodium which is essential for few body functions. However, too much intake of Sodium or salt is very risky especially to the Kids.

       Kids around the globe consume a lot of salt on daily basis. Hamburgers, French Fries, Potato Chips, Popcorn & Pizza are few food which kids consume a lot. That puts them for heart risks at later stages of life. These foods are not only tasty but have added sodium to it which makes you crave for it. Even the Ketchup used has higher content of sodium in it.

      Researchers found that more than half of the salt consumed by kids comes from the store-bought packaged foods like Breads and Cold cuts which adds to the sodium overload. All this added salt can raise blood pressure in kids which slowly leads to the heart problems. Today every 1 out of 9 kids have elevated blood pressures whcih can be controlled by lesser intake of salts.

Quick tips to avoid salt intake:

• Try adding spices to the food instead of salt for taste.
• Eating fruits and veggies more than the packaged foods.
• Cutting back on packaged foods.

If the kids want to be active in schools or if kid is an athlete and wants to run faster then they have to keep the blood pressure under control. By changing the salt intake habits kids can lead a better life.

Benefits of Bananas

Bananas contain major percentage of water in it. They are high in potassium, which controls high blood pressure and reduces risk of the heart diseases. In conjunction with Sodium they help maintain the fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells which in turn maintains healthy nerve and muscle function. They also contain tryptophan which the body converts to serotonin to aid peaceful sleep.

Benefits of Lemon

Lemon has the high level of Vitamin C which are vital for healthy skin and gums. It is also a good source of bio-flavonoids, such as quercetin, which boost the effects of Vitamin C. Lemons are particularly important for the health of blood vessels and to prevent varicose veins and are also anti-carcinogenic. It is also an important ingredient of juices which quenches your thirst.

Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive oil contains vitamin E, which helps keep skin wrinkle free and hair glossy. It is rich in monosaturated fat. It has anti-carcinogenic properties. It also helps in lowering blood pressure and prevents diabetes. It is also a rich source of polyphenols, known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is thought to help stave off conditions such as arthritis.