{"id":2148,"date":"2019-03-26T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T09:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.termetritone.it\/?p=2148"},"modified":"2019-03-29T10:38:10","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T09:38:10","slug":"use-of-salt-in-cooking-choices-that-are-good-for-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.termetritone.it\/en\/gastronomy\/use-of-salt-in-cooking-choices-that-are-good-for-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Use of Salt in cooking: choices that are good for health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the centuries, salt had such a strategic role in the conservation of food that, in Roman times, soldiers’ salaries could be paid in salt.\u00a0 Indeed, the Italian\u00a0 word for “salary” refers to payment for work.<\/p>\n

However, the excessive consumption of salt in the kitchen favours hypertension, osteoporosis (because it facilitates the excretion of calcium) and renal and cardiac\u00a0 pathologies. \u00a0<\/strong>,\u00a0\u00a0 It is therefore necessary to know how best to use it, and not go overboard. In fact, the use of salt in meals should not be demonized: it is an important element in our diet and, in the right doses, it can be \u00a0an ally for our body <\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The benefits of salt in the kitchen and the recommended quantities<\/h3>\n

The properties of salt depend mainly on sodium, which is its fundamental component. Sodium is an essential mineral because it regulates many biological functions, including how much water is present in the body. Sodium helps to create a hydro-saline balance – that is, the correct relationship between water and mineral salts in our cells.<\/p>\n

The World Health Organization recommends a \u00a0maximum consumption of 5 grams of salt per day <\/strong>, corresponding to about \u00a02 grams of sodium <\/strong>. It should not be forgotten that the \u00a0sodium naturally present in dishes <\/strong>,\u00a0 which we often do not consider, is also included in the calculation. Limiting salt intake to the recommended 5 grams allows \u00a0a reduction in arterial pressure <\/strong>\u00a0by 2-8 mmHg.<\/p>\n

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Measures to reduce salt consumption<\/h3>\n

There are various ways to reduce or replace the amount of salt we use without having to give up on the taste of food. Indeed, \u00a0decreasing our doses of salt refines our palate’s sensitivity to flavours <\/strong>: this sensitivity tends to flatten with the use of excessive dressing.<\/p>\n

Using little salt during cooking is a good idea, because the food absorbs less of it. In addition, alternative toppings such as herbs, spices, lemon and vinegar can be used .<\/p>\n

Even those who follow a \u00a0low-salt diet <\/strong>\u00a0should not resign themselves to tasteless meals. Our Executive Chef often meets these needs, applies different options with excellent results:<\/p>\n

We cook rice and pasta in water without salt and season them with quality ingredients such as tomato and extra virgin olive oil. Alternatively, we serve soups and creams. Vegetables are preferred raw in a low-salt diet, because when cooked they are rich in mineral salts.<\/em><\/p>\n

Meat and fish are simpler: cooked on the grill or steamed, the quality and natural taste of primary materials such as veal and sea bass give extraordinary results with some simple thyme or rosemary.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Variety of salt and our Chef’s choices<\/h3>\n

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In addition to classic table salt, ever more varieties can be found on the market. One of the best known is \u00a0Himalayan pink salt <\/strong>, considered valuable for its low sodium content and the presence of elements such as iron.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Iodized salt <\/strong>\u00a0is a common salt to which iodine has been added. Its use is recommended to correct iodine deficiency. Our Chef also makes flavoured salts starting from a base of \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0fine and coarse iodizied Sicilian salts.<\/p>\n

We crush coarse salt and refine it with the addition of citrus fruits (lemon, mandarin, orange), aromatic herbs such as bay leaves, rosemary and juniper berries, chili pepper and edible flowers like rose petals and cornflowers. Our guests will find these flavoured salts at the buffet, and can enjoy a new and sparkling sensory experience.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Salt is an important component of our diet, and it may surprise us in its diversity. We remember that \u00a0the best allies of health at the table are balance and variety<\/strong>. Moreover, a healthy diet should be accompanied by an active lifestyle that is as stress-free as possible.<\/p>\n

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The menu offered at Hotel Tritone is suitable for those with any kind of intolerance and allergy. For information you can \u00a0write us here <\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or call (+39) \u00a0049 8668099 <\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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