September 29 marks world heart day, which was first organized in 1999 on the initiative of the world heart Federation. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the danger that caused the epidemic of cardiovascular diseases in the world.
This is especially important for Ukraine, because it takes the first place in Europe in mortality from cardiovascular disease.
WHO: excess salt - the cause of hypertension, heart disease and stroke
Not so long ago, the problem of catastrophically high mortality from cardiovascular disease recognized and our Government. Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 26.07.2018 # 530-r approved the national action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, within the framework of which it is planned to reduce salt consumption to 30%.
The figure is not accidental: the WHO Global Plan of Action to combat non-communicable diseases is one of the goals of the global reduction of salt intake by 30%.
After all, for many years the who urges countries to take measures to reduce the consumption of sodium salts for reducing the number of heart disease and strokes, to save lives. It is common knowledge that consumption of sodium salt in excess amounts can lead to or contribute to the development Hypertension or high blood pressure, as well as significantly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Reduce the salt content in food will help "smart salt"
To declare the reduction of salt in the diet easy. And much more difficult with the implementation of the idea – because, as you know, forbidden fruit is sweet. The more forbidden, the more want it.
The normal sodium salt harmful excess sodium and to reduce sodium intake without giving up salt? It turns out that you can!
Back in the 70s of the last century Finland to deal with a catastrophic high mortality from cardiovascular disease has started realization of the program "North Karelia". Since that time, Finland began mass production of healthy salt in which the amount of sodium was reduced, and the number Potassium increased. This was done by adding 30% potassium salt in the edible salt. The Finnish Ministry of health began to encourage the population of this healthy salt instead of the usual, pursuing two objectives: to reduce excess sodium intake and to compensate for potassium deficiency in the diet, without changing taste preferences.
Why salt potassium? Potassium and sodium are antagonists and are involved in the same biochemical processes, the lack of one of these elements leads to an excess of the other and, consequently, to fail in certain systems of the body.
We need daily intake of potassium in the body, because it does not accumulate, such as vitamins. In particular the role of potassium for heart health, so doctors recommend patients with cardiovascular disease to consume more potassium.
It should be noted that one of the signs of a lack of potassium in the blood increase holisterina.
Correctness replace common salt in the salt with potassium confirmed the results: Finalyandiya the country are dying from cardiovascular disease, has become the country with the lowest intake of sodium as well as with the healthiest population in Europe.
Chance for Ukraine
Following the example of the Finns today in Ukraine also produces healthy salt in which the sodium content is reduced by adding 30% potassium salt. This salt is sold in Ukrainian shops and retail chains under the brand name SOLENA.
Thus, today, any Ukrainian who cares about his health, without the loss of a loved the taste of homemade food to reduce sodium intake, compensating for the lack of potassium in the diet. In addition, salt with reduced sodium content is produced SOLENA with other supplements of minerals such as magnesium, selenium, chlorine, zinc and iodine.
The presence of such salts in stores means that today to a healthy diet without consuming can move anyone, and the choice is up to us. Remember that according to the world heart Federation, 80% of premature deaths from heart attacks and strokes could be prevented if we follow the recommendations of doctors.
Stay healthy, take care of health - in fact it can not be bought for any money!
Reduce the intake of sodium salt to normal and reduce potassium deficiency in the diet will help salt SOLENA low in sodium (70% sodium salt, 30% potassium salt). Click to see where to buy salt SOLENA.
