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
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
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
Training in cold weather has many benefits; you burn extra calories as your body uses up more energy to stay warm. In fact, the total energy expenditure for 60 minutes of exercise was 13% higher in a cold environment, according to … Continue reading
Salt is not only an essential mineral for life, it is also packed with healing powers and offers a load of health benefits. We have previously explained how salt baths can help relieve the pain of arthritis but what if … Continue reading
On our quest to healthiness we can end up doing crazy stuff; from trying wild exercise regimes to stocking our fridge with the latest superfoods or substituting every nutrient that we believe to be “bad” with a “healthier” option. Salt … Continue reading
If you’re confused about how much salt you should be eating, we’re not surprised. So we’re here to clear the recommended daily allowance debate up. If you’ve got any questions, or want to join the debate use #RDADebate and tweet … Continue reading
