Reduce salt-Reduce weight

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Sodium that is present in salt when consumed more, makes more water to be retained in the body which in turn makes you feel and look more bloated. Exact sodium requirement is normal person 500mg, age 11 and above 600mg and age 3 and below 200mg. Without knowledge, a person consumes 4000mg of salt daily. Some tips to reduce salt intake are Remove the salt tin on the dining table. Avoid any kind of processed foods. Try substitutes like lime juice and pepper sprinkled on the dish. Take only home made accompaniments instead of readymade ones. Try not to add salt while cooking or before eating and instead sprinkle little of it on the dish. Marinate meat and fish for at least one hour which gives them flavor and helps in avoiding to add salt. Be cautious while eating out by ordering for the dishes with less salt. Drink plenty of water to reduce retention of water which helps in preventing the retention of sodium. Excercise regularly which results in sweating, a way to get rid of excess sodium.