Slippery roads created by snow and ice cause the most dangerous driving conditions many of us are likely to face. Which is why up and down the country fleets of gritter lorries are out de-icing roads and keeping them clear … Continue reading
Salt is far more than simply a seasoning for our food, since it also plays a crucial role in keeping our body in healthy working order. In this blog post, we are going to highlight a number of important bodily … Continue reading
In response to Public Health England’s Salt Targets 2017: Progress Report, the Salt Association recognises the achievements the Food industry has made in reducing the levels of salt in both the in-home and out of home sectors. The PHE report … Continue reading
Salt is essential to a healthy diet, providing the necessary sodium required for a number of bodily functions. However, the question of how much salt is a healthy amount for people to consume through their diet has long been debated … Continue reading
During cold winter weather, salt gritters are a common sight on the roads in the UK. Salt is used widely to keep our roads ice free so that traffic can move freely and safely. In fact, every £1 spent on … Continue reading
Salt is not just something we consume through our diet. In fact, Salt is estimated to have over 14,000 uses and one of the vital roles it plays is in softening our water. You may have heard of the term … Continue reading
One of the most common myths about salt consumption is that reducing your salt intake to the least amount possible is essential to a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. In fact, consuming too little salt can be just as dangerous … Continue reading
Winter has arrived in the UK and with it the ice and snow that make the roads a challenge during this chilly season. Rock Salt for Winter Road Safety Local authorities are busy gritting the roads, with rock salt from … Continue reading
Salt (sodium chloride) is a mineral that is essential to our health, with an important role to play in regulating fluid levels, the functioning of nerves and muscles and management of blood pressure, amongst other things. Thus, too little salt … Continue reading
There’s no denying that social media has changed our lives, but it seems it has also altered our perception of healthy eating, and more specifically, the amount of salt we should be consuming. Social media has become a big part … Continue reading
