A Salt-Heavy Diet Is Now Linked To A Higher Risk Of This Common Disease
Eating too much salt is linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Compared to those who 'never' or 'rarely' added salt to their meals, those who 'sometimes' had a 13% higher risk, while those who 'always' had a 39% higher risk.
One Tiny Change To Your Diet Can Slash Your Blood Pressure
Eating less salt can have a significant impact on lowering blood pressure.
Decreasing sodium intake by just one teaspoon per day can reduce systolic blood pressure by 6mmHg.
The rapid blood pressure-lowering effect of eating less salt is safe and can reduce the risk of heart disease and death.