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| Salt Moderation - How much & how ? |
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| Based on many clinical trials and observation 5-6 gm / 1 tsp (2300 mg of sodium) of daily salt intake is the upper recommended limit. This should take into account the total added sodium intake from all dietary sources. |
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| How to moderate salt intake everyday ? |
- Choose food low in salt (see the sodium/salt content in food labels)
- Cut down the amount of salt added to food . Chat masala is also high in salt.
- Consume potassium rich foods such as fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid preserved & canned foods.
- Other forms of sodium consumption through additives such as MSG (monosodium glutamate also known as ajinomoto), cooking soda to be avoided.
- Processed foods to be avoided, as they are high in sodium and poor in potassium.
- Moderate food items which are high in salt .
- Avoid the salt cellar on the table .
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| Preparations which are high in salt and need to be moderated are: |
| Pickles, chutneys, sauces and ketchups, papads, chips and salted biscuits, savoury items, cheese and salted butter, canned foods (vegetables, dals & meats), bakery products, ready made soup powders, dried salted fish, chinese food made in India |
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