Avoid Artificial Salt Substitutes, Go Natural!
“A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.”
The quote holds a strong message as balanced intake of every necessary ingredient is important for a fit body. Being affected by any sort of kidney disease, it becomes really very important to take care that each and every ingredient is being included in the diet in appropriate amounts.
Although salt is a vital part of any dish but in order to have the boon of health your diet should contain very limited quantities of it. To do away with the harmful effects of salt, quite a few of us adopt the usage of Artificial Salt Substitutes in our diet.
These salt substitutes are not a healthy option for patients suffering from kidney ailments. Many such salt substitutes contain potassium chloride in place of sodium chloride, due ti their similar tastes.
As you must already know, potassium consumed in excess is harmful. This is especially true for people with kidney problems as they are unable to rid their bodies of this excessive potassium. This can result in a deadly situation. If you have kidney problems or are on medication for your heart, kidneys or liver, it is best to check with your physician before using salt substitutes that have potassium in place of sodium.
Ideally, the best way is to go completely “Salt Free”. Instead of mimicking the taste of sodium with salt substitutes, start experimenting with other more flavourful herbs and spices to add zest to your meals.
Some Natural Salt Substitutes that you can use are:-
1. Mint
2. Rosemary
3. Nutmeg
4. Basil
5. Cardamom
6. Chili
7. Cinnamon
8. Chives
9. Coriander
10. Dill
11. Cumin
12. Ginger
13. Oregano
14. Turmeric
These precautions must be taken by a dialysis patient to live a healthy life. And when you manage to obtain health, happiness follows suit!
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