HOW MUCH SALT SHOULD I HAVE EVERY DAY?

The World Health Organisation recommends that adults should consume no more than 2000mg of sodium per day, which is equivalent to 5g of salt. That’s about a teaspoonful daily.

HOW CAN I CUT DOWN ON SALT?

Processed foods can contain a high amount of salt, so you need to be aware of this when considering your diet. Foods already containing high levels of salt include:

• Cold Cuts & Cured Meats • Bread & Rolls • Sandwiches • Pizza

IS SALT ALL BAD?

The good news is that salt is an important and essential mineral in many body functions. At the recommended level of a teaspoon a day, salt helps to:

• Control blood sugar by promoting insulin sensitivity, which decreases the risk of diabetes.
• Maintain the correct levels of stomach acid needed for good digestion.
• Reduce stress hormones and improve sleep quality.
• Improve metabolism and encourage a healthy weight.
• Support a healthy thyroid function, which helps the brain, muscles, heart and other organs work efficiently and controls how the body uses food for energy.
• Balance hormone levels, helping the body to retain other important minerals such as magnesium and potassium.