While everyone needs to eat salt, eating too much of it can cause high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease.
Joy Williams, a dietician at Western Cape Clinic Symphony Way Community Day Centre, says salt is addictive and some people crave it.
Sodium is found naturally in a variety of foods, including milk and meat. It is also found in high amounts in processed food, such as bread; processed meat and sauces.According to the World Health Organisation, people should eat less than five grams of salt a day to reduce their risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attack.Cooking with less salt. Try to avoid using spices, soups and sauces when preparing food.
Half of your plate has non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber or carrots.
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