This week, I am sharing one of my radio shows with you as I take some time to process, regroup and come back stronger than ever for the rest of the year starting in February.
This is all about salt and decaf coffee. If you love both of these you do not necessarily have to give them up, you just need to choose the right type. Here are the Show Notes;
Show Notes: Gut Healthier with Karen Langston
Episode Title: Sodium, Salt, and Decaf Coffee – Health Matters You Can’t Ignore
Answering Sue's question about sodium, its impact on health, and the mystery of salt. From a history lesson on salt as currency to its role in regulating fluids and turning food into energy, Karen explains the importance of sodium and its effect on various health issues.
Sodium’s Health Risks: Excessive sodium can lead to heart failure, kidney disease, headaches, osteoporotic issues, stroke, and high blood pressure. Karen highlights the condition of hypernatremia, a dangerous imbalance of sodium in the blood, and explains how dehydration is more common than we think, exacerbating sodium levels.
The Sodium-Diet Link: Karen discusses the connection between a high-sodium diet and its link to digestive issues like gastritis and its impact on the gut, often unnoticed in medical diagnoses.
The Sodium Puzzle: Why is sodium overconsumed? The answer lies in processed and restaurant foods. A surprising 70% of sodium intake comes from these sources.
Sodium Needs: Our body needs sodium, but it should be within recommended limits. The American Heart Association suggestions
Dangers of Excess Sodium: Not enough sodium can cause dizziness, nausea, and muscle fatigue, but the key is finding the right balance.
How to Reduce Sodium: reading nutrition labels and avoiding processed foods that are packed with hidden sodium and other tips
The Truth About Table Salt: and what salt to choose, because we need salt.
What is wrong with Decafe Coffee?
The Decaf Dilemma: is it better than regular caffeine?
How Decafe is processed understanding the risks involved.
Better Decaf Methods: to avoid toxic chemicals which and are better for your health and the environment.
Safer Alternatives: For those who want to cut back on caffeine but still enjoy a coffee-like experience
Final Thoughts:
Karen wraps up by emphasizing that sodium-related conditions are preventable and reversible with the right approach to hydration, diet, and mineral balance. By avoiding processed foods, switching to natural sea salts, and making informed decisions about decaf coffee, listeners can take control of their health.
Call to Action:
For those with health questions, call Karen's show line at (656) 222-0848, or sign up for her weekly publication at HealthyGutAdvisor.com. Tune in every Wednesday at 7 AM for more insights on gut health and wellness.
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See you in February,
~Karen
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