Too much salt is bad for your blood pressure and increases your risk of having a stroke.  For adults it is recommended that we only have 5g a day – about one teaspoon.   Remember to check food labels for hidden salt.  For example, an M&S American pepperoni pizza (395g) has 5.46g of salt in – the equivalent of 11 bags of Walkers crisps – which is your daily intake plus some, in several easy mouthfuls!

To help keep our hearts healthy we need to keep our blood pressure down. So, we have produced a couple of posters for your messrooms and offices to spread the word about salt (download here:  https://cemexuknews.co.uk/downloads).

Here’s some more top tips to 5 grams:

• Check food labels before you buy
• Use herbs and spices, garlic and citrus to flavour your food instead of salt
• Take salt and salty sauces off the table so you break the salt habit
• Gradually add less salt to your food so your taste buds adjust to less
• Drain and rinse canned vegetables and beans – eat more fresh veg and fruit instead