The TRUTH About Salt and Your Heart
Despite what most major health organizations would have you believe about salt, here’s the truth:
There is no concrete evidence that moderate sodium intake is bad for your heart.
In fact, moderate sodium intake may be BETTER than the low sodium intake some institutions recommend.
But don’t stop reading just yet…
Because too much sodium CAN raise blood pressure.
So if you’re still concerned about the heart dangers of too much salt, I have the perfect solution.
(And it doesn’t involve going on a bland, tasteless diet.)
It simply involves eating more bananas.
Or avocados.
Or salmon.
Or any other food high in potassium.
In a study of about 25,000 people between 40 and 79 years old, researchers used dietary questionnaires to track lifestyle habits and blood pressure.
They also used urine samples to gauge dietary potassium and sodium intake.
The results revealed the more potassium women ate, the lower their blood pressure.
Specifically, each one-gram increase in potassium per day was associated with a 2.4 mmHg lower blood pressure.
Ultimately, researchers found that those ladies who ate the most potassium-rich foods had a 13 percent lower risk of heart-related problems, compared with those who consumed the least.
Here’s the interesting part:
How much salt a person ate did NOT influence the relationship between potassium and heart events!
This suggests that potassium has the potential to counteract the potential negative effects of too much salt. So how many bananas do you need to eat to make a difference?
Just one.
One banana contains 375 mg of potassium.
One 5-ounce potato has 500 mg.
And a 5.5-ounce salmon contains 780 mg.
Instead of obsessing about what to cut OUT of your diet for heart health, focus on what to include.
A whole-food diet will naturally keep sodium levels in check because you’ll be avoiding the crazy amounts of salt included in processed food.
Then, including in foods like bananas and salmon on a regular basis will give you all the potassium you need for additional heart protection.
P.S. Salmon isn’t just rich in potassium. It’s loaded with another heart-friendly ingredient that could help slash your heart risk by up to 35 percent. I’ve got the full scoop right here.
SOURCE:
(2022, July 22.) “Go Bananas for Female Heart Health.” HealthDay News. https://consumer.healthday.com/b-7-20-go-bananas-and-other-potassium-rich-foods-for-female-heart-health-2657693232.html
Written By Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.
For years he’s been the trusted doctor for celebrities, world-class athletes, and countless seniors looking to reclaim their health.
And now…for the first time ever… he’s making his medical breakthroughs available to readers all across America.
Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D. is one of the most pioneering and innovative minds in medicine today – and he delivers cutting-edge cures each month through his Natural Health Response newsletter.
Natural Health Response readers get full access to Dr. Gerhauser’s protocols for chronic pain… heart disease… diabetes… Alzheimer’s… and even cancer. These are the very same treatments Dr. Gerhauser recommends to his own patients at his practice in Tucson, Arizona.
In addition to being a board-certified medical doctor, Dr. Gerhauser has earned two master’s degrees and has served as a clinical professor at the University of Arizona.
And as a physician at the world-famous Canyon Ranch, Dr. Gerhauser treated celebrities from around the world who paid dearly for the type of next-generation health information he provides Natural Health Response readers each month.
View More Free Articles
Two Common Vitamin Deficiencies Drive Up Cancer Risk
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. And it’s the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and women combined. They’re KILLERS… and reducing our risk for them should be a TOP priority. Extreme dieting or intense exercise […]
The Bedroom Secret to Healthy Blood Pressure
Believe it or not, nearly HALF of all Americans over 20 have high blood pressure. This is a BIG problem since hypertension is one of the top risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Mainstream medicine sees this as a GREAT excuse to push their hypertension drugs—and more than 60 million adults are taking them. […]
Heart Health Begins in Your BRAIN
There are plenty of reasons to add exercise to your regular routine. It naturally… boosts energy levels, improves sleep, aids with weight loss, strengthens bones, reduces blood pressure, improves brain health, reduces stress, and much more. Now, researchers have identified a unique way exercise can reduce heart-related risks—and it begins in your brain. In a […]
The HEALTHIEST Vegetables You Should Eat Daily
Did you know that the American Heart Association recommends eating five servings EACH of fruit and vegetables daily? I don’t know many people who can fit that amount of produce into their daily diet. If you do, great. If not, I have a list of the healthiest vegetables to provide the MOST bang for your […]
Boost Bone Strength WITHOUT Drugs
Have you been talked into getting a bone scan for osteoporosis yet? If you haven’t, it’s coming. But you won’t get that spiel from me. Too often, folks get these scans who don’t need them—and then doctors incorrectly interpret the results. This adds up to countless seniors who’ve been told they have osteoporosis when they […]
Target the TRUE Cause of Dry Eyes
Cases of dry eye syndrome are skyrocketing. Approximately 20 million folks in the USA alone battle the condition. And that number is rapidly growing among young and older adults alike. That means if you’re not already battling dry eyes—and you’re one of the thousands constantly reaching for artificial tears because your body isn’t producing enough […]
Take A STAND Against High Blood Pressure [EASY!]
Often, what you DON’T do is just as important as what you DO for your health. For example, not smoking, not eating processed food, and not exposing yourself to blue light at night will go a long way toward helping you live a longer, healthier life. The same is true for your blood pressure. Research […]
Fall Asleep FAST and Stay Asleep LONGER
If you’re dealing with a sleep problem, chances are good that you’re dealing with lifestyle problems. Insomnia is typically a telltale sign of circadian rhythm disruption (not enough morning sun, too much blue light from TV at night), stress, too much caffeine late in the day, long daytime naps, etc. You get the picture. But […]
Dietary Trigger for IBD REVEALED
Cases of irritable bowel diseases (IBD)—like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease—have skyrocketed in recent years… especially in industrialized nations. What is it about our modern society that increases the risk and severity of these inflammatory diseases? Scientists still don’t know the cause, but in my opinion, you don’t need to look any further than the […]
5 NATURAL Supplements to Boost Your Mood
Research has revealed MANY things that can boost your mood, including exercise, sleep, spending time with pets, listening to music, and keeping a gratitude journal. But can a better mood come in a bottle? More specifically, a supplement bottle? Scientists say, “YES!” In fact, research has revealed FIVE natural mood-boosting supplements that are proven to […]