http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1431/whats-the-origin-of-the-chefs-hat. In summary, the old chefs in the greek orthodox used to hide among the clergy and changed the color to white in an attempt to appease the wrath of god, and Henry the VII beheaded a chef for finding hair in soup and made the next guy wear a hat.
Quick Answer. Low sodium in the body, also known as hyponatremia, is caused by hormonal changes; dehydration; heart, kidney and liver problems; or chronic, severe diarrhea or vomiting, according to Mayo Clinic. Some medications, such as antidepressants, pain relievers and water pills may also cause low sodium levels. Keep Learning.
A fascinating, but ignored finding from this research was that the low-sodium diet was linked to serious sleeping problems: The researchers concluded: âThe low sodium diet was also associated with disturbed sleep patterns: decreased rapid eye movement and slow wave sleep and increased wakefulness.â. What appears to happen when you restrict sodium intake is that the body tries to compensate.