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Hypertension and salt intake

It’s World Hypertension Day on the 17th of May. Your diet can have a major impact on your blood pressure, and one of the most topical issues around a raise in blood pressure is salt.

Reducing your intake of salt can lower your blood pressure, so if it’s high, it’s an easy way to help improve your wellbeing.

Discover the natural tastes of foods again – taste your food before you add any salt, and most times you will find that it’s not needed.  Add more natural flavours to your foods so that you avoid adding salt, such as fresh or dried herbs, freshly chopped garlic, ginger, lemon juice and chilies.

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