Question: Salt causes high blood pressure and should be avoided?

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* Answer: False *

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Salt doesn't cause high blood pressure. An imbalance of the two minerals (salt & potassium) causes high blood pressure

If you do have high blood pressure it will benefit you by lowering your salt consumption but alternatively you could simply increase your potassium intake

A Dutch study determined that low potassium levels have the same effect on your blood pressure as high salt levels. It turns out that the average individual consumes around half as much potassium that is needed / recommended. 

A potassium rich diet can be achieved by eating a wide range of fruits, vegetables & Legumes.

Potassium chart toppers:

Bananas

Broccoli

Leafy greens

potatoes

All kinds of beans

Avocado

Yogurt

Fish