Salt and Healthier Diet Habits
In an effort to be healthier where possible, I've been doing research across a number of categories and came across the topic of salt.
The daily recommended intake is 1 tsp according to what I've seen. This seems like an outrageously low amount, even if one removes eating out. When I'm not out in another city on business, I'm always preparing my meals at home. I don't use pre-made sauces and the only thing I regularly use out of a can are San Marzano tomatoes. I season with salt, pepper and whatever herbs and spices depending on the dish.
If we look at making something like a prime rib roast, you're adding more than a teaspoon to season that alone. In other meals, once you've considered every component of your meal (pasta cooked in salted water, roasted vegetables maybe with a simple EVOO, salt and pepper marinade), I don't see how many meals we consume stay below the 1 teaspoon recommended daily intake.
Am I missing something?
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