Canned Fish, Beans & Salt
A sardine sandwich - high in omega 3, may also contain heaps of hypertension-inducing salt.
Did you know that, while we’re all being healthy, buying two tins of canned fish each week (for Omega 3), making healthy pizzas at home (to avoid fat) and consuming more legumes, fruits and veggies, we’re also consuming an awful lot of salt.
The Australian government recommended nutrient requirements suggest that adults should consume between 460 and 980mg of salt per day. That’s not much when you consider that pickled herring, sardines in tomato sauce and even half a can of baked beans contains more than the RDI alone.
In an effort to keep your blood pressure at bay, check labels and opt for low salt varieties. Try not to add salt to your food – or use a low-sodium alternative. The more I read up on this stuff, the more I’m inclined to eat simple organic produce and limit my meat intake.
Gee. I’m not so sure that life begins at 40.
