Eating food without seasoning is as good as eating sand (kind of actually). Most seasonings are salt based and the lack of a standard measurement for how to season your food makes people go overboard sometimes. Too much salt is bad for your health and too little salt is just bland. Since seasonings are usually salty, the basic ingredient is sodium which if consumed in high quantities is detrimental to one’s health. High sodium content in food is linked to increased blood pressure and other heart-related diseases.
What makes reducing your sodium intake harder is that it is mostly found in processed foods so you can’t really do anything about food that you buy with salt already added to it. This is why you should be mindful of the packaged foods you buy. Read labels and compare to know which is higher in sodium content. Also, go for condiments with less sodium. I can’t stress enough how important it is to read labels before you buy.
You could also stay healthy by eating more fresh foods like salad, fish, and poultry. Eat unsalted nuts and seeds then reduce how often you eat potato and plantain chips. Also, when you cook by grilling, roasting, searing or braising and sautéing it brings out the natural flavor of food thereby reducing the need to add more seasoning.
The reason you should cut back your use of seasoning is because it can cause obesity and heart failure. Studies keep revealing that too much salt will not only affect the heart and cause stroke but there is also a great likelihood that it can contribute to chronic kidney disease. This is no myth, guys. It’s the real deal. Take decisive steps to reduce your use of seasonings.
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