Doctors say it could be as deadly as nicotine – but Australians are still overdosing on salt without even realising it.
Last night, A Current Affair revealed the alarming amount of salt in food items we eat every day.
Here are some tips for reducing the amount of salt you eat every day:
Read the labels when shopping. Look for lower sodium in cereals, crackers, pasta sauces, canned vegetables, or any foods with low-salt options.
Ask about salt added to food, especially at restaurants. Most restaurant chefs will omit salt when requested.
If you need to salt while cooking, add the salt at the end; you will find that you need to add much less.
Limit your intake of high-sodium foods like pickles, olives, cured meats, soy sauce and other condiments.
Keep the salt in your pantry instead of on your table where it is so easy and tempting to use.
Snack on fresh fruits rather than salted crackers or chips.
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