Salt 'may be drug-like mood enhancer', says study

[Jim]

Scientists have discovered why we like eating salty food, even though it's bad for us.

And I'm sure food producers knew this all along, or is that to cynical.

LINK HERE

 

[KD]

Wow. That's a new one on me. Cheers Jim.

 

[Jim]

Yes KD I thought it was very interesting.

 

[Lind]

Thats really interesting, I've recently cut adding salt to all my familys food.
I wonder if that's why I've been in such a bad mood the last couple of days.

 

[IslandBreeze]

I never ever add salt to anything I cook - no wonder I'm a grumpy cow!

 

[Jim]

LOL IB, how can you be grumpy in an island paradise!

Maybe Lind, but it's healthier isn't it.

 

[crazylilblondie]

Im a salt addict! Well, i used to be... I used to POUR it on - especially to chips and vegetables. I put it on veg as i thought it would give them more flavour and make me like them more. Although Im pretty certain it's why I now have swollen ankles!

 

[Jim]

Although Im pretty certain it's why I now have swollen ankles!

That has me intrigued, Have you found a link between the two then?

 

[crazylilblondie]

That has me intrigued, Have you found a link between the two then?

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This is quite interesting.

Ive researched online to find out why I have swolen ankles as this was one of the only explanations as to why. And since doing Cambridge my ankles have definately slimmed down.

 

[Jim]

Hmmm, thanks for that it is interesting. I'm pleased i don't use much salt!

 

[IslandBreeze]

Whenever I say I don't use salt, people always tell me I ought to have loads to counteract the extra heat here. But I never get muscle cramps etc. I always drink plenty of water. Anyhow, if you eat any processed food at all, even the sweet stuff, you'll be eating salt. But I never understand why people are so hung up on salt.

 

[Jim]

I use a little in cooking IB, but I never add any to my plate so to speak.

 

[IslandBreeze]

I use a little in cooking IB, but I never add any to my plate so to speak.

Did you eat more of it when you were posted in hot countries? I don't but the world and its aunty keep telling me I should...

 

[Jim]

Well in the Army yes IB, they used to order us to take salt tablets.

 

[IslandBreeze]

Well in the Army yes IB, they used to order us to take salt tablets.

Interesting. Maybe I should make the effort to have a little salt then. Presumably the Army's medics have researched it... might do some Googling. Thanks