What to do and what not to do to control salt intake

Thục Quyên (Theo Nhs.uk) |

Here are the things to do and not do to effectively control the amount of salt absorbed into the body.

Should do

Add flavor to dishes with herbs, spices, black pepper, garlic, chili or lemon juice instead of salt.

Limit the amount of salt you add when cooking and when eating; taste the dish before adding salt.

Choose low-salt foods by viewing the "salt" column on the back or side of the packaging.

Eat low-salt or reduced-salt versions of foods and dipping sauces.

Buy canned vegetables, beans or fish in water instead of in salt solution (salt water).

Eat less salty foods regularly or in small amounts such as processed and preserved meat, salted fish; cheese, olive oil, pickled watermelon.

Choose healthier snacks, such as unsalted rice cakes, fruits, vegetable sticks or unsalted nuts.

Shouldn't do

Limit the use of sauces that are high in salt, such as heated oil, meat sauce, eggplant, mustard, mayonnaise, brown sauce.

Do not place a salt can on the dining table if you are trying to reduce your salt intake.

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