SaltLite~(™) - go easy on the salt

摘要

Salt is an essential ingredient in cooking, food preservation as well as the manufacture of processed food. However, due to the link between excessive sodium consumption and high blood pressure, the World Health Organization (WHO) dietary guidelines recommend consuming less than 2,000 mg sodium, or 5 grams of salt, per day. Average sodium consumption in countries around the world ranges from 2,600 to 7,200 mg per person per day, requiring a 25-75% reduction to meet WHO recommendations. Most western countries and regions including the US, Canada and the EU have voluntary initiatives to reduce dietary sodium intake, including salt reduction in cheese.