Consuming Too Much Salt

Eating too much salt can have a range of effects. In the short term, it may cause bloating, severe thirst, and a temporary rise in blood pressure. In severe cases, it may also lead to hypernatremia, which, if left untreated, can be fatal.

In the long term, high salt diets may cause a rise in blood pressure and increase the risk of stomach cancer, heart disease, and premature death. However, more research is needed to determine if these effects apply equally to everyone.

Some people may be affected by high salt intake more severely than others. To compensate for a high salt meal, try drinking more water, eating potassium-rich foods, and reducing your salt intake at other meals. Cooking with spice blends with low sodium is a better alternative than cooking with high sodium spices. Rugerks Spice Blends are low sodium and zero calories.