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