22 July 2021

Eat less salt!

Salt - it’s a natural resource found everywhere from the ocean to our tears, it’s tasty and it can be really cheap to buy. Some messages about salt need to be taken with a grain of, well, salt. 

Below are some myths busted to make it easier for you to stay healthy.
◾ You might think this should mean you need to cut out salt completely, but salt is actually an important nutrient for the human body.
◾ Your body uses salt to balance fluids in the blood and maintain healthy blood pressure, and it is also essential for nerve and muscle function. So, while a little salt in your diet is necessary, it’s important to keep the amount in check.
◾ Himalayan salt, sea salt, rock salt, black salt, pink salt, unicorn salt – in the end, it’s all still salt. Upping your salt intake to try and get the benefits of an advertised mineral might lead you to consume far too much salt, putting yourself at risk of disease.

Did you know that the health institute recommends adults eat no more than 5 grams of salt a day ( which is less than one teaspoon)? Most of us are consuming about 9 grams a day.