Using a salt substitute is recommended if you have been advised to lower your sodium intake. The most common salt substitute is one that mimics table salt, both in taste and appearance. But, instead of sodium chloride, it uses potassium chloride as the main ingredient. While you may not be getting enough potassium on a daily basis, too much of it is also harmful, especially if you are already suffering from kidney, heart or liver disease and diabetes and are unable to get rid of excess potassium.
Salt substitutes are not limited to salty tastes. In fact, it can be anything to enhance the flavor of food. The most logical replacements are herbs and spices, which when mixed together offer a better alternative to salt. More importantly, most of these ingredients are known to contain nutrients that are beneficial to the body and often help manage your weight.
Less Salt Leads to Less Fat
The one basic taste that adds flavor to foods is saltiness. However, you unknowingly consume more salt, or sodium chloride, especially if your diet is made up of processed or
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