My BF does it all the time. Hes a biology major too. I would assume that he knows how horrible that is for your health. His response is MEH Im young my body can handle it. How un healthly is it? Should I keep nagging at him to stop?
2007-08-07 03:25:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Let's be reasonable about this: Just how much salt is he putting on the chips, and just how many chips is he really consuming, anyway? Just a handful with a dash of salt on each, or a whole family pack covered with a whole carton of salt all in one sitting? As long as it's not a daily habit of large portions of extra-salted tortilla chips, I think it is not going to kill him. Also, if he doesn't have unusually high blood pressure or other health issues that might be worsened by that extra salt, it shouldn't hurt.
If he's otherwise on a healthy and balanced diet, just a little indulgence in salt and chips is fine--some people do worse things like binge on alcohol, overeat portions, and consume too few vegetables and fruits. The amount of salt he dashes on is probably less than the amount some people consume in one pack of popcorn at the movies or even in one meal.
I know that you are concerned about his health, I think that is a positive thing. However, be holistic about it--if he's not already on a diet that is balanced and wholesome in general, then nagging him about just the chips would be pointless. You will need to help him compensate for the chips--offer him refreshing salads with lowfat dressing or fruit sorbets made with fresh fruits. Or how about helping him control portions on everything he eats, and inviting him for workouts with you? Believe me, this will help him more than just nagging about salt on chips! Good luck!
2007-08-07 03:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by Tomcat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nagging seldom helps anything. In fact he might be doing it just to resist the nagging. But yeah the extra salt is a strain on the kidneys, it can push up your blood pressure. Maybe you could subtly just put out some delicious salsa, or some refried beans & cheese, or guacamole or some other tasty dip, he might like those better than the salt.
2007-08-07 03:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by jxt299 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not healthy and it don't matter how young you are , don't nag him that wont solve the problem. Some people have book sense an know common sense.......
2007-08-07 03:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over time all this salt he's consuming will take effect on his health.
2007-08-07 03:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of couse its bad for him. Keep bugging him about it tell him you care about his health.
2007-08-07 03:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it too! I don't eat it often enough to make a difference though!
2007-08-07 03:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by lisa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His heart will tell him when to quit
2007-08-07 03:28:39 · answer #7 · answered by booger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋