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How important are sugar and salt intake?
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The quality of salt IS very important, Himalayan Pink Salt its the best choise since, it's not contaminated &  has the most minerals (84) among iodine, maganese & potassium. It also supports proper absorption of nutriens & it can help blood pressure, eliminate toxins & help to balance the body's electrolytes & PH levels. The best part it tastes GREAT. I get mine from www.bluerainorganic.com they ship it to me & I think I paid no more than $15 including shiping for a 1lb. bag (it last a very, very long time) and the quality its the best!!!
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You dont need sugar at all, as long as you eat a balanced diet rich in veggies, fruits, lean meat and dairy.

Salt is important, and excessive salt consumption is linked to heart disease and cancer.
BUT you dont need to limit your salt intake to the point where everything tastes bland, if you have no high blood pressure and are not sodium sensitive.
Only 10% of all patients with high blood pressure are actually sodium sensitive, which means they react to increased sodium intake.
Also, if your body needs salt, food will taste differently than when you dont need salt (more bland). Its your body's way to encourage you to eat more salt than normally once you lost salt after disease, Ds or sweating.
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It's best to limit both.  Food you eat is turned to sugar in the body, which is what provides energy.  There's no need to eat extra sugar, as that can cause blood sugar levels to spike, which can bring lots of problems.

Salt (sodium) is an electrolyte, which is very important; table salt also contains iodine, which is necessary for proper thyroid function; however, excess salt can cause fluid retention, which is often related to heart issues.
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