When talking about sweets, first of all think about sugar.

And it is his count that people who follow the diet do. However, sweet foods, such as hot chocolate, can contain high levels of salt. A study of the University of Queen Mary showed: in a cup of hot chocolate as much salt as in sea water, writes the Chronicle. Info referring to healthinfo.

In total, scientists analyzed 28 foods, including hot chocolate, chips, burgers and salad dressing. It turned out that certain brands of hot chocolate are characterized by a high concentration of salt (they have 16 times more salt than the maximum recommended by the Ministry of Health of Britain). So, one serving is more dangerous than a package of chips.

For comparison: in the water of the Atlantic Ocean contains one gram of salt per 100 milliliters. The same concentration of powder for the preparation of hot chocolate.

Also, scientists note a huge difference in the composition of products of the same order, but different brands. The shopping basket can contain 57 grams more salt only by choosing analogues of other brands.

Meanwhile, excessive intake of salt is associated with an increased risk of hypertension. Salt negatively affects the condition of the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, brain, leading to heart attacks, strokes, dementia, kidney diseases.

Source: News Yu.

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