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Is Sea Salt Healthier than Table salt?

Posted: Mar 10 in Weight Loss Blog tagged by admin

If you’re trying to watch your salt intake, you may have noticed that sea salt is sometimes marketed as a more natural and healthier alternative to table salt. Does that mean sea salt is better for you—and can be safely consumed in larger quantities – than table salt?

The simple answer is no. Table salt and sea salt contain nearly the same amount of sodium chloride, which is the chemical you’re trying to avoid if limiting your salt intake. Most healthy adults should limit their sodium consumption to between 1,500 and 2,300 mg of sodium per day, and people with high blood pressure or other health concerns should stay on the low end of that range. Merely switching from table salt to sea salt will not lower your sodium intake.

What is the difference between table salt and sea salt?

Sea salt comes from evaporated seawater and usually requires very little processing, which means more trace minerals and elements may be left behind. Although the amounts of these minerals are very small, it can add flavor and color to sea salt.

Table salt, on the other hand, is mined from underground salt deposits and is more heavily processed to eliminate trace minerals. Table salt usually contains an additive to prevent clumping, as well as the added essential nutrient iodine. Iodine isn’t normally added to sea salt, but occurs naturally in minute amounts.

The main difference between sea salt and table salt for the consumer is the taste and texture. From a health standpoint, it’s best to avoid having an excess of either variety in your diet.

Fat Grams, Calories or Percentages?

Posted: Mar 07 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

In an effort to lose weight or simply be more healthy, you may be keeping on eye on your daily fat intake. For most people, that means paying close attention to the nutrition facts label on the foods you buy. But most labels list the number of fat grams along with total calories and percentages—what information should you be considering?

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Obesity Linked with Worse Breast Cancer Prognosis

Posted: Feb 26 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Research has shown that, in addition to being at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, women who are obese are also less likely to survive a breast cancer diagnosis.

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Obese Black People at Higher Risk of Stroke

Posted: Feb 19 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

A new study reveals that a clear link exists between obesity and the risk of stroke in black men and women. Stroke, the third leading cause of death in the United States, affects twice as many black people as white people. While prior studies have demonstrated a link between increased risk for stroke and obesity among white people, until now, a link between obesity and increased risk for stroke had not been specifically studied for black people.

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Gastric Band Surgery and Kidney Stones

Posted: Feb 15 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Patients who undergo bariatric surgery in order to overcome severe obesity may be at an increased risk for urolithiasis, the development of stones in the kidney, bladder, or urinary tract. However, recent studies have shown that patients who undergo gastric banding procedures may have a lower risk for urolithiasis than gastric bypass patients.

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