The common food is consumed by everyone - but research has shown it can increase the amount of calories you consume by 11% ...

How easy is it to keep to 6g of salt a day? I decided to find out... Research suggests we’re a nation who’s consuming way more salt than we should. We’re meant to stick to a teaspoon of salt ...

According to the NHS, adults should eat no more than 6g of salt a day (which is equivalent to 2.4g sodium) – that’s around 1 teaspoon. However, “this should be seen as a maximum, not a ...

One of the most important dietary factors is salt. One study published in the Lancet in 1989 found that individuals consuming 3-6g of salt each day had significantly lower blood pressure than ...

Excessive salt consumption is clearly linked with high blood pressure in Western societies. One study published in the Lancet in 1989 found that individuals consuming 3 or 6g of salt each day had ...

Health experts caution against excessive consumption of foods with high salt content, especially for those managing high blood pressure. The BHF reports: "We should have no more than 6g of salt a ...