Salt is good for you?

I read that there is enough salt in everything to meet out needs without adding any extra. I don't add much as I prefer less. Howver you have brought to mind a situation I came across a few years back when I was working in the fruit and vegetable department of a chain of supermarkets for several years and one year there were more yellow peppers available than red ones because, for some reason beyond my knowledge, the harvest of the yellow ones was higher than the red ones. Sure enough that whole summer ALL the media from television to magazines told people that YELLOW peppers were better for this or that ailment and reduced this or that level of goodness what. What a load of...beep-beep!

I believe that moderation is key for everything. I lost a lot of weight in the past few months just by balancing the main food groups at every meal & exercising regularly. It just seems your darned if you do, darned if you don't, especially since there's so much conflicting information. I guess it depends who funds the research and who's pockets they are trying to line. (I know that's a bit of a cynical look on it, but I really think all these studies are just a "conspiracy" half the time anyways in trying to get the pharmaceutical companies & others more $$$ by proving this or proving that.)

Well, what are we going to hear next?? I have been using sea salt for many years when I make the food at home, which is most days.. I remember the time when fats were supposed to make us fat. Now we are learning to avoid sugar instead. Anyway, it is interesting to follow the latest news when they come from real scientists and not sensation newspapers....

I rarely use any salt. Most foods that you eat have salt already in them. Hubby on the other hand uses tons of salt which is why I either cook seperate meals or make it without and then let him add his own. As for bad for you, I am reminded of a time growing up when doctors decided that eggs were terrible for you. Ppl quit eating them and started using egg alternatives. After a year or two, the doctors said that actually eggs are good for you as long as you have them in moderation, like anything else. I kind of go by what I see my older relatives eat. My Grandma rarely eats red meat...she's always been healthy. My Grandparents on my Dad's side were really big on fresh fruits and veggies right out of the garden. My Grandma on my Dad's side also made just about everything from scratch rather than convenience foods. I try to follow the same things...I goof sometimes but I still try. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~

good day.. Medicine is an ever changing science and is not always absolute because people aren't absolute there are always exception. The main thing is research continues and discoveries for diagnostics and treatment methods never ceases. People's health evolves and so would the science that studies it.

Hi my friend These days, you don't know who to believe or when. I have noticed that the medical community contradicts itself every 10 or 20 years. I think they need to find out the definate proof before they going on record saying something is fact. I personally love salt and probably use it more than I should. I use Morton's Lite salt so I hope that helps a little. lol Have a nice night, Char

We are damned if we do and damned if we don't. You never quite know what is best anymore. I believe moderation is always key.

Yes, I have noticed this and I have been noticing it for years. I do not take a lot of stock in studies that do not make sense, or anything that is not moderate, ie I don't really believe in things that are restrictive or completely without structure. I kind of trust my own instinct as far as what constitutes moderation for ME. I am a moderate salt user, I like salty things and in general, more spicy vs less spicy. More power to you if you want to omit salt. Go ahead. Same if you want to brine yourself in it. I think the world has room for a wide variety and that every study or expert opinon should be taken with... a grain of salt.

Nothing and i do mean NOTHING in medicine is absolute. If one study finds one thing the next can find something else. I don't pay much attention to most of it i use common sense and go on about my business.

Ya i am agree with you.But i do not like more salt in my food and even i don't take extra salt. I know these people will always contradict after some times later its not their fault becuase research and technology keeps on changing and later at any point of time they found that some thing is true but it was false before. i mean to say that change is the game of life so these people also keep on getting more and more details and finally they conclude something but that can be changed ny them also after some time when they have some other result for the same. So please do not worry about that and try to understand what those people are saying and concentrate on the facts and figure.good luck!

salt can make dishes delicious. it is magic that differet amout of salt can make different flavours. By now i haven't known well the art of using salt. even someone believe salt may do harm to the health, but i don't mind because i pay more attention the if i live a happy life, other than if i live how long. we abide by some rules will make us heathy, but too many rule will make life colorless.

true true... well too much salt is bad or anything too much is bad. just enough salt on food for tasting but not to the point it becomes so salty already... i believe in natural way of life natural food intake... and won't go beyond that. like too much canned goods and etc where there's to much preservatives

Low solt is good for your health,but high solt may be harm and could cause the high blood pressure.

ya salt is very good ingredient to the food and also body,it increases brain power and it is good to health to some extend

For healthy people, some salt is OK. But, it seems like salt is added to just about everything nowadays and people are getting way more salt than they need. I have a health problem that makes me sensitive to sodium. It's gotten better, but I still can't have a who lot of it. The thing is, when you have a problem like that, you really notice all the sodium in foods, especially when you dine out. I've only come across one or two restaurants where most of the items are low-sodium or no salt added. Just about all of them overdo it to the max and most meals have more than half the daily recommended amount of sodium in them. That's what bugs me, too. Most foods don't need added salt as they have plenty of sodium already in them.

I think salt particulary iodized salt is essential for living. I think what you said a moderate salt intake is good. I have high BP (though it's pretty much under control at this point) so I need to watch my intake. I read labels and I try to pick foods lower is sodium, I alos will tend to salt with lite salt or sea salt that's about the extent of my watching. I love salty foods unfortunately.

LOL. I agree with you totally. I eat more salt than a cow and my health is perfect! They go in accordance with what they can make more money with. What is next cigs? hahahaha!

salt give strength--we are all born with a salt deficit. but it does give high blood pressure if not used in moderation--that parts bad