Originally posted by trev33Your body requires a certain amount of sodium to balance acidity and to regulate fluids. Excess sodium
what? explain.
is stored, causing your body to retain more water to accommodate the higher sodium levels. If the water
isn't excreted, the fluid volume in your bloodstream increases and tends to raise blood pressure.
Ask your doctor.
As for processed foods, don't overlook bread, pastry, soft drinks, cured meats, cheese...
Originally posted by HandyAndyi did actually and since you mentioned it i've really been looking at the salt levels in the food i eat, while not being over the daily recommended intake i was surprised at the levels in certain foods. bread as you said was one of them, i can only guess hat it's even higher in white bread.
I hope you find the information helpful.. or maybe not.