Re: Peanut butter and Marmite

On 26.9.24 8:28 am, John Williamson wrote:
> On 26/09/2024 03:00, Ben Newsam wrote:
>> Citizen Smith wrote, though the Organization header says "":
>>
>>> I put the lack of taste in peanuts and peanut butter down to less salt being
>>> added, so I sprinkle some on my peanut butter if I don't add the marmite to it.
>>> I do the same with peanuts and sometimes grind some black pepper on as well.
>>
>> Everything has less salt nowadays. I think the government insist on
>> it, they reckon it is "more healthy".
>>
> There is proof that in many who are subject to then problem, excessive
> salt can raise blood pressure to problematic levels. As you can get all
> the salt you need from meat and veg, there's no downside. For most, all
> the salt does is alter the flavour.
> 
> It is a genetic thing, apparently, which I don't suffer from, so extra
> salt on the chips, please.

When I studied physiology at University salt level control in the system 
was (and still is) considered to be a homeostatic mechanism. The body 
retains sodium when levels are low and the kidneys excrete it when high, 
hence it matters not how much salt you ingest as long as you have 
enough. The only general exception, therefore is in case of kidney 
malfunction  (old geezers like me tend to have reduced kidney function) 
or the very rare cases which, as you mention, might be hereditary. 
"They" (the PC fascists) realise that it is much easier to force people 
to do what they want if they keep it simple. "They" do not care a damn 
about the accuracy of their information or the fact they they ruin the 
enjoyment of food for everyone. As always "Moderatio in omnibus" (1) 
applies.

(1) "Only five standing while I am conducting this bus!"


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