Salt, or sodium chloride (NaCl), is an essential element for the body, indispensable for electrolyte balance, nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction. However, its over-consumption can have devastating effects on health, often underestimated. Find out in this article how salt affects your body, the risks it poses, and how to reduce your consumption with healthy alternatives such as Ciao Salt! Sweetavailable from our Santi-Shop online store.
How salt affects the human body
When consumed in excess, salt has an insidious effect on several of the body's systems:
Cardiovascular system
Sodium increases water retention in tissues, which in turn increases blood volume. This phenomenon exerts additional pressure on blood vessel walls, leading to hypertension. Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for strokes and heart disease, such as heart failure and myocardial infarction.
Kidney health
The kidneys, responsible for regulating water and electrolyte balance, have to work harder to eliminate excess sodium. This overwork can lead to a progressive deterioration in kidney function, resulting in the development of kidney stones and, in the long term, chronic renal failure.
Osteoporosis and bone health
Excess sodium in the blood stimulates the elimination of calcium through urine. This calcium leakage weakens bones, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, particularly in post-menopausal women.
Digestive system
A diet high in salt promotes the development of gastric ulcers and increases the risk of developing stomach cancer, due to chronic irritation of the gastric mucosa.
Metabolic disorders
Excessive salt consumption is associated with a greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome, characterized by a combination of pathologies such as abdominal obesity, diabetes type 2 and cardiovascular disease.
Excess salt in the modern diet
Ultra-processed foods, ready-made meals and even some supposedly "healthy" products (such as breads and sauces) contain alarming amounts of hidden salt. According to the WHO, an adult should consume no more than 5 grams of salt a day, or around one teaspoon. Yet average consumption is much higher in many countries!
To preserve your health, we strongly recommend that you read food labels carefully and choose natural, low-sodium alternatives.
Ciao Salt! Doux, a natural and tasty alternative
Why choose Ciao le Sel? Sweet
To reduce your salt consumption without compromising taste pleasure, Ciao le Sel! Doux is the ideal solution. This innovative substitute, offered by Santi-Shop, is a tasty blend of organic spices and vegetables, designed to mimic the hedonic effect of salt.
1.natural and biological composition
Ciao Salt! Doux is made from 100% natural ingredients such as parsley, tomato, carrot, parsnip and turmeric. Its manufacture complies with strict standards, guaranteeing a product free from chemical additives or preservatives.
2. optimized nutritional profile
This substitute is low in sodium, yet rich in potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg). These minerals play an active role in maintaining electrolyte balance and reducing blood pressure.
3. an explosion of flavours
Thanks to umami and kokumi, complex flavors identified by the brain as salty and appetizing, Ciao le Sel! Doux naturally enhances the taste of your dishes. Essential oils derived from spices (such as sweet paprika or bear's garlic) add a subtle, delicious touch that will delight your taste buds.
4.Utilisation polyvalente
This condiment can be sprinkled on your dishes, added to your culinary preparations, or used directly at the table. Just a pinch (approx. 0.2g) is enough to replace salt and enhance your recipes.
A simple gesture for your health: switch to Ciao le Sel! Sweet
Reducing your salt intake is a priority to protect your cardiovascular, kidney and bone health. Thanks to Ciao le Sel! Doux, you can reduce your use of table salt while preserving taste satisfaction.
Order Ciao le Sel ! Doux on our Santi-Shop online store and take a concrete step towards a healthier diet.
Your health is precious: choose natural alternatives today!