Workout and weight loss on wheels- salt

Salt, and flour have been called the 3 "evils." You may be thinking "but they're in almost everything, I can't imagine excluding them in my diet." It is important to decrease the intake of these three ingredients; here's why: Regarding salt- Salt is 40% sodium and that attracts and holds water. Extra sodium causes fluid retention and adds to increases blood volume, and that makes your heart work harder. The retained water in the body strains kidneys adds pounds so salt makes dieting harder. Most of the salt we digest (80%) is hidden in our foods. It is recommended that we eat less than 1 teaspoon of sodium a day. Benefits- Sodium helps regulate blood pressure and is good for proper nerve and muscle function. Regarding flour It offers no nutrition as a result the body turns to its own bones and tissues in an effort to access the nutrients needed for digestion. Also the manufacturer is forced to add some tiny amounts of iron, calcium, calcium, vitamins B and D. White flour leading to upset body chemistry and resulting in degenerative diseases and obesity. It is strongly suggested that you change to the whole wheat version. Sugar is so detrimental that it will have its own entry.