Doctor Elena Tikhomirova: habitual foods may contain a lot of hidden salt, the use of which leads to health problems.
Doctor Tikhomirova warned Russians about the dangers of hidden salt, that is, such salt that is present in the composition of the product, but is not felt due to other additives. Thus, many people consume large amounts of hidden salt without realizing it.
Doctor Tikhomirova said that in the diet of people leads to their early aging
“If you often eat such food, you may become prone to edema and other health problems. In particular, increased consumption of hidden salt leads to obesity and vascular disease,” doctor Elena Tikhomirova told Life.
The doctor listed foods that usually become a source of excessive salt intake.
- Fast food items that are eaten on the go – hamburgers, pizza, pies, sandwiches, etc.
- Dishes to order from restaurants and cafes.
- Homemade pickles.
- Cheeses (excluding mozzarella).
- Processed meat products – sausages, sausages, ham, etc.
- Ready-made sweets, desserts.
“Even the usual sweets can contain hidden salt – it is added to chocolate, cookies and other confectionery products to enhance their taste,” the expert warned.
The most salty are ready-made snacks, usually intended for consumption with beer – in the form of chips, crackers, dried meat and others. According to the expert, such products are characterized by a huge amount of salt, which is also often combined with harmful fat and other harmful substances. The use of such snacks causes significant harm to the vascular system and the heart.
The doctor explained the impossibility of completely giving up salt
Earlier, the portal MedikForum.ru wrote that adding milk to coffee and tea makes them less useful .
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Elena Tikhomirova Healthy lifestyle therapist, nutritionist