It is a fact that one cannot live without salt. Salt in human consumption is essential for metabolism. Moreover, it plays a super important role when creating all kinds of dishes, including baking. What is important, however, is to reduce the daily intake of this ingredient, so it will be vital to learn how we can reduce its consumption in such a way that we will know how much salt we are consuming daily in prepared products or in our dishes while cooking.

The 5 truths about salt

1. Brining does not add much salt to lean meats. In a test conducted on turkeys submerged in brine (water with a high concentration of salt), it was highlighted that salt absorption occurs within the first 12 hours; subsequently, the increase of salt in the turkey meat rose slowly, so it is recommended to do it for up to 24 hours. This is especially true for lean meats such as turkey or pork. 2. The sodium that meat absorbs when marinating. If you marinate a piece of meat, whether white or red, it will absorb much more salt, so it is important that if you marinate meat and want to accompany it with a marinade or sauce, it should be low in sodium to avoid significantly increasing consumption. 3. Salted water for cooking pasta. A recommendation that chefs always make is that the water in which you cook pasta should be salted, with some even recommending it to have a "sea water" taste. This can be done to enhance the flavor of the pasta; the important thing will then be not to over-salt the sauces that accompany our pasta, as a test showed that pasta absorbs a lot of salt, greatly increasing sodium consumption.

4. Coarse salt does not save you sodium consumption. Some people may tell you that if you use coarse salt, you are significantly saving on sodium. This may be because in a tablespoon of coarse salt, due to its shape, there are many empty spaces and much more air than in refined salt. What is true is that this does not mean you save on sodium consumption, so do not be misled. A test showed that kosher salt is the type of salt with the least amount of sodium. 5. Salt in fast food. Fast food, or what we commonly call "junk food," has a high sodium content, as the products used to prepare their food are already processed, leading to an accumulation of sodium, making the sodium level in the food very high. Therefore, avoid consuming these foods as much as you can. We have some recipes for you so that after knowing the truths about salt, you can start to monitor your consumption, and what better way than by preparing the food yourself. Linguini with Clam Sauce. Pasta with fresh clam sauce with garlic, scallions, parsley, and basil. Mussels can also be substituted. Beef Marinade. Enhance the flavor of beef with this delicious marinade; just keep in mind that it takes 1 hour in the refrigerator to give you time to prepare it when you need it. Turkey Burger. An alternative to beef burgers, this burger is made with ground turkey.

Bolognese Sauce. Prepare this delicious sauce in pure Italian style to accompany your favorite pasta. Beer-Marinated Skirt Steak. Skirt steak is a cut of beef originating from Mexico. This meat is very rich for marinating. This recipe contains a very tasty marinade. Fettucine Alfredo with Ham. Delicious classic Italian pasta served with a creamy sauce of butter, cream, and parmesan cheese. Ham is added in this case, but it is optional.

Fish Marinade. When you want to prepare fish for your meal or special event, try it with this special marinade that will give it a wonderful flavor. Chicken Marinade. If you want your chicken dishes to have a special touch, make this chicken marinade recipe to enjoy it even more. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. The aglio e olio sauce is a traditional Italian sauce made with olive oil and garlic that perfectly accompanies pasta. Try this delicious recipe, and I assure you it will become one of your favorites.

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