Low Salt Diet

If you feel that your daily intake of salt is too high then this plan is the ideal way to start cutting back. By following this low-salt plan you will be able to make healthier, lower salt choices, including fresh herbs, spices and other healthy, tasty foods for satisfying meals.

To further reduce salt intake, select a recipe-based plan to avoid processed convenience foods, as these tend to contain higher quantities of salt than fresh foods.

Pros

• Lower fluid retention
• Reduce blood pressure & lower risk of chronic kidney disease and heart disease
• Get accustomed to new flavour

Cons

• Some research suggests low-salt diets can increase risk of heart disease or stroke
• Salt can affect people differentl

Daily Meal Plan

Breakfast: Porridge with milk and honey

Lunch: Chicken and coleslaw sandwich

Snack: Dried fruit with yoghurt

Dinner: Pasta with aubergine and cherry tomatoes