In low amounts, salt is okay. It won't really effect your health or your weight loss journey, BUT if you take a look at ANY prepackaged food you will soon realize almost everything is LOADED with it! In fact, 9 out of 10 Americans consume too much sodium every day and don't even realize it! They think because they're not sprinkling salt on their food, they'll be okay. Sadly, they're wrong.
Americans consume 3400 mg of sodium on average. The recommended daily amount is only 1500 mg! WHOAAA!!
So what are some effects of excess sodium? Well, just here is SOME of the problems it can cause!
- High Blood Pressure
- Stroke
- Heart Failure
- Osteoperosis
- Stomach Cancer
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Stones
- Enlarged Heart Muscle
- Headaches
- Increased water retension, leading to:
- Puffiness
- Bloating
- Weight Gain
So how do we avoid taking in too much sodium? #1, eat clean. Avoid processed foods! Buy frozen veggies over canned. Make your own pasta sauces. Make your own spice mixes!
Speaking of SPICE MIXES! Here is the point of this blog post! :) My CLEAN and SALT-FREE taco seasoning! It's so good, I use it on everything from chicken, fish, shrimp to potatoes & veggies!
Check out the recipe below!! <3
Check out the recipe below!! <3
I love this! Can't wait to make my own! :)
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