Avoid Salt and Sugar

You need only about 1/8 of a teaspoon of salt (300 mg of sodium) to meet your body’s daily requirement.

This sodium should not come from salt but instead will be ingested from the protein foods that are included on the Ultra Fit diet. (Egg Whites, Chicken, Fish, etc)

Eating too much salt raises blood pressure. Most Americans consume 1–3 teaspoons of salt (about 2,400–7,200 mg sodium) per day. The experts advise that you limit salt.(sodium)

Sugar consumption in the United States increased from about 120 pounds per person annually in 1970 to 150 pounds per person annually (almost half a pound per day) in 1995. High intakes of sugar lower helpful HDL cholesterol and can elevate triglyceride levels, as well as increase the risk for type 2 diabetes and contribute to weight gain and obesity.

Studies dating back to the 1960s have shown that increased sugar intake raises the risk of developing coronary artery disease. The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of sugar as much as possible. This means not only by doing the obvious (not adding heaping teaspoons of sugar to your coffee every morning), but also by avoiding foods with added sugars (such as sweetened soft drinks, processed cereals, etc).