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If food labels display any of these words, then food may be high in salt!

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If food labels display any of these words, then food may be high in salt!

While salt is essential for human health, consuming over the UK government's recommended daily intake of 6 grams can contribute to chronic conditions like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease. Adults in England typically consume around 8.4 grams daily. Reducing salt intake calls for awareness about its presence in everyday foods and opting for lower-salt or homemade variants. Most foods labelled as "smoked," "brined," "corned," "pickled," "salted," and "cured" can contain high amounts of salt.

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Reminders for January

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Reminders for January

Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2022 is a great year for you all. Around this time of the year, there’s always a lot of pressure to have the perfect diet, be active and be ‘in shape’. Also, there’s always a lot of misinformation and poor health and nutrition advice shared online too! This can [...]

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7 ways to deal with diet culture, unsolicited comments & diet talks this Christmas

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7 ways to deal with diet culture, unsolicited comments & diet talks this Christmas

The holiday season is truly upon us, which may bring a range of emotions (excitement joy, anxiety and/or sadness). This festive season also often sparks diet and weight talk, with some people being worried about festive foods, weight gain and interacting with friends and family members who sometimes don’t know their boundaries. Below are 7 [...]