The salt fix : why the experts got it all wrong--and how eating more might save your life / Dr. James DiNicolantonio.
"We all know the dangers of sugar and salt: but the danger attributed to the second white crystal has more to do with getting too little of it, not too much. A leading cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy overturns conventional thinking about salt and explores instead the little-understood importance of it, the health dangers of having too little, and how salt can actually help you improve sports performance, crush sugar cravings, and stave off common chronic illnesses. Too little salt in the diet can shift the body into semi-starvation mode and cause insulin resistance, and may even cause you to absorb twice as much fat for every gram you consume. Too little salt in certain populations can actually increase blood pressure, as well as resting heart rate. We need salt in order to hydrate and nourish our cells, transmit nerve signals, contract our muscles, ensure proper digestion and breathing, and maintain proper heart function. The Salt Fix will show how we wrongly demonized this essential micronutrient as well as explain what the current science really says about this misunderstood mineral and how to maximize its effect so you can enjoy ideal health and longevity"-- Provided by publisher.
"A respected cardiovascular research scientist overturns conventional thinking about salt and explores instead the little-understood importance of it, the health dangers of having too little, and how salt can actually help you improve sports performance, crush sugar cravings, and stave off common chronic illnesses"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780451496966
- ISBN: 0451496965
- Physical Description: 258 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Harmony, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction: Don't fear the shaker -- But doesn't salt cause high blood pressure? -- We are salty folk -- The war against salt--and how we demonized the wrong white crystal -- What really causes heart disease? -- We are starving inside -- Crystal rehab: using salt cravings to kick sugar addiction -- How much salt do you really need? -- The salt fix: give your body what it really needs -- Epilogue: Reach for the right white crystal.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Minerals in human nutrition.
Salt.
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 613.285 DIN (Text) | 36015000699641 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
