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Acharya Balkrishna Highlights Salt, Lemon and Digestive Balance

Acharya Balkrishna Highlights Salt, Lemon and Digestive Balance
Salt, lemon and the ayurvedic secret to better digestion, according to Acharya Balkrishna · thestatesman.com

Acharya Balkrishna shared advice about using salt and lemon in food.

He says salt can make meals taste better, but too much is not good.

He recommends adding a little lemon to foods such as dal.

Ayurveda says sour flavors may help appetite and digestion.

It describes digestion as agni, or digestive fire.

Modern nutrition research links excessive sodium with high blood pressure and heart disease risk.

The World Health Organization recommends less than five grams of salt each day.

Lemon also contains vitamin C and antioxidants.

People with blood pressure or kidney problems should ask a doctor about salt changes.

Key facts

Speaker
Acharya Balkrishna
Main advice
Use salt in moderation and add a little lemon to dishes such as dal.
Ayurvedic principle
Atithi sarvatra varjayet, translated in the article as avoiding excess in everything.
Ayurvedic concept
Sour foods are associated with agni, or digestive fire.
WHO salt guidance
Less than five grams of salt per day, approximately one teaspoon.
Excess sodium
The article links high sodium intake with high blood pressure and increased heart disease risk.
Safety note
People managing blood pressure or kidney issues are advised to consult a doctor about salt intake.

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