Hidden salt in food!

Why should we think about salt?

Salt is great for making your fish and chips extra tasty!

But too much salt is bad for you.

Salt increases your blood pressure which can damage your body and make you ill.

A lot of the salt we eat is in processed foods but you can always tell just how much is on each thing by reading the label.

Processed foods that can be high in salt

  • Soups
  • Sandwiches
  • Canned vegetables
  • Sauces
  • Bread
  • Baked beans

This series is funded thanks to a Heart Research UK Health Heart Grant

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