As more Aussies become aware of the importance of healthy eating habits, it’s vital to practise moderation, particularly when it comes to salt intake.

High intakes of sodium are linked to a range of health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, making it important to be aware of how much sodium is in the food we eat, especially ready-made and takeaway foods.

However, avoiding salty foods can be challenging, especially with our busy schedules and convenience-focused lifestyles.

Do you believe that you're taking precautions by avoiding salty snacks and processed foods? Think again. You may be consuming more sodium than you realise.

You might not expect it, but a piece of bread from the supermarket can have more salt content than a serving of fries from McDonald’s.

High salt intake can lead to several diseases, so it’s best to consume in moderation. Credit: Pexels/Lorena Martinez.

Major supermarkets are known for their delicious and cheap loaves of bread, perfect for topping with butter, peanut butter, or vegemite.

To put things in perspective, the nutritional values for McDonald’s fries indicate that a small serving contains around 194 mg of sodium.

On the other hand, a serving of a loaf from Helga’s Home Style Breads has 280mg, a loaf from Wonder White Vitamins & Minerals Sandwich Loaf has 260mg, and a serving of a loaf from TipTop White Sandwich has 292mg.

Food Standards revealed that white bread contains more salt than a serving of McDonald’s fries. Credit: Pexels/Cats Coming.

A study conducted by Food Standards Australia & New Zealand revealed that Australians aged two years and older consume approximately 5g, or one teaspoon, of salt per day, equivalent to 2,150mg of sodium.

Surprisingly, the majority of this sodium comes from a seemingly harmless food item - bread and bread rolls.

The report also presented various solutions to reducing salt intake from everyday food items, such as salt alternatives, such as LoSalt — a salt substitute that contains 66 per cent less sodium than regular salt, using potassium chloride as a substitute.

In a bid for several manufacturers to consider taking up the use of potassium chloride rather than its counterpart, Caroline Klinge, the director of the company that produces LoSalt, said that this alternative is valid to lowering salt intake.

'We know that reformulating with potassium-based alternatives such as LoSalt is successful, as such products have been on the market,' she said in the report.

'The only reason why these products are no longer on the market is a decision made by the manufacturers themselves.'

Key Takeaways

• Some supermarket bread contains more sodium than McDonald's fries, with Helga's Traditional White Loaf having 280mg per serving.
• Aussies aged two years and older consume around 2150mg of sodium daily, and about 25% of sodium intake comes from bread and bread rolls.
• The report suggests various solutions for reducing salt intake, including salt alternatives like LoSalt, which has 66% less sodium than regular salt.
• Caroline Klinge, director of Klinge Chemicals Ltd, said that using potassium-based alternatives like LoSalt is effective, but manufacturers must actively adopt the solution.

As consumers, we can take control of our health by preparing our meals at home.

Doing so can reduce our sodium intake and limit our consumption of unhealthy additives and preservatives.

Through cooking with fresh, whole ingredients, we can experiment with new flavours and techniques while also tailoring our meals to our specific dietary needs.

We also encourage our members to check the nutrition label before purchasing food items.

What are your thoughts on this? Share them with us in the comments!

 

[Shane/#]

As more Aussies become aware of the importance of healthy eating habits, it’s vital to practise moderation, particularly when it comes to salt intake.

High intakes of sodium are linked to a range of health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, making it important to be aware of how much sodium is in the food we eat, especially ready-made and takeaway foods.

However, avoiding salty foods can be challenging, especially with our busy schedules and convenience-focused lifestyles.

Do you believe that you're taking precautions by avoiding salty snacks and processed foods? Think again. You may be consuming more sodium than you realise.

You might not expect it, but a piece of bread from the supermarket can have more salt content than a serving of fries from McDonald’s.

High salt intake can lead to several diseases, so it’s best to consume in moderation. Credit: Pexels/Lorena Martinez.

Major supermarkets are known for their delicious and cheap loaves of bread, perfect for topping with butter, peanut butter, or vegemite.

To put things in perspective, the nutritional values for McDonald’s fries indicate that a small serving contains around 194 mg of sodium.

On the other hand, a serving of a loaf from Helga’s Home Style Breads has 280mg, a loaf from Wonder White Vitamins & Minerals Sandwich Loaf has 260mg, and a serving of a loaf from TipTop White Sandwich has 292mg.

Food Standards revealed that white bread contains more salt than a serving of McDonald’s fries. Credit: Pexels/Cats Coming.

A study conducted by Food Standards Australia & New Zealand revealed that Australians aged two years and older consume approximately 5g, or one teaspoon, of salt per day, equivalent to 2,150mg of sodium.

Surprisingly, the majority of this sodium comes from a seemingly harmless food item - bread and bread rolls.

The report also presented various solutions to reducing salt intake from everyday food items, such as salt alternatives, such as LoSalt — a salt substitute that contains 66 per cent less sodium than regular salt, using potassium chloride as a substitute.

In a bid for several manufacturers to consider taking up the use of potassium chloride rather than its counterpart, Caroline Klinge, the director of the company that produces LoSalt, said that this alternative is valid to lowering salt intake.

'We know that reformulating with potassium-based alternatives such as LoSalt is successful, as such products have been on the market,' she said in the report.

'The only reason why these products are no longer on the market is a decision made by the manufacturers themselves.'

Key Takeaways

• Some supermarket bread contains more sodium than McDonald's fries, with Helga's Traditional White Loaf having 280mg per serving.
• Aussies aged two years and older consume around 2150mg of sodium daily, and about 25% of sodium intake comes from bread and bread rolls.
• The report suggests various solutions for reducing salt intake, including salt alternatives like LoSalt, which has 66% less sodium than regular salt.
• Caroline Klinge, director of Klinge Chemicals Ltd, said that using potassium-based alternatives like LoSalt is effective, but manufacturers must actively adopt the solution.

As consumers, we can take control of our health by preparing our meals at home.

Doing so can reduce our sodium intake and limit our consumption of unhealthy additives and preservatives.

Through cooking with fresh, whole ingredients, we can experiment with new flavours and techniques while also tailoring our meals to our specific dietary needs.

We also encourage our members to check the nutrition label before purchasing food items.

What are your thoughts on this? Share them with us in the comments!

Salt is a natural resource/product why would you put something that's not natural to lower the salt content home made salami etc have used salt for hundreds of years to preserve food moderation is the key to what you eat

 

[Thecheesequeen]

Anything up to 450mg per 100g of any product is okay, so the amounts you have quoted are well within the acceptable level. You have to look at the mg per 100g when you read a product label. Of course it depends on the serving size too, and on your total consumption for the day. We all need a certain amount of salt (4g per day) but because we now consume more processed food with added salt we’re getting more than we need, which does lead to high blood pressure. I limit my processed food, always check labels and don’t add salt to my cooking.

 

[Macarj]

Anything up to 450mg per 100g of any product is okay, so the amounts you have quoted are well within the acceptable level. You have to look at the mg per 100g when you read a product label. Of course it depends on the serving size too, and on your total consumption for the day. We all need a certain amount of salt (4g per day) but because we now consume more processed food with added salt we’re getting more than we need, which does lead to high blood pressure. I limit my processed food, always check labels and don’t add salt to my cooking.

I'm restricted to 120mg per 100g very difficult to find food that low unless it says no added salt

 

[Jennie]

As more Aussies become aware of the importance of healthy eating habits, it’s vital to practise moderation, particularly when it comes to salt intake.

High intakes of sodium are linked to a range of health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, making it important to be aware of how much sodium is in the food we eat, especially ready-made and takeaway foods.

However, avoiding salty foods can be challenging, especially with our busy schedules and convenience-focused lifestyles.

Do you believe that you're taking precautions by avoiding salty snacks and processed foods? Think again. You may be consuming more sodium than you realise.

You might not expect it, but a piece of bread from the supermarket can have more salt content than a serving of fries from McDonald’s.

High salt intake can lead to several diseases, so it’s best to consume in moderation. Credit: Pexels/Lorena Martinez.

Major supermarkets are known for their delicious and cheap loaves of bread, perfect for topping with butter, peanut butter, or vegemite.

To put things in perspective, the nutritional values for McDonald’s fries indicate that a small serving contains around 194 mg of sodium.

On the other hand, a serving of a loaf from Helga’s Home Style Breads has 280mg, a loaf from Wonder White Vitamins & Minerals Sandwich Loaf has 260mg, and a serving of a loaf from TipTop White Sandwich has 292mg.

Food Standards revealed that white bread contains more salt than a serving of McDonald’s fries. Credit: Pexels/Cats Coming.

A study conducted by Food Standards Australia & New Zealand revealed that Australians aged two years and older consume approximately 5g, or one teaspoon, of salt per day, equivalent to 2,150mg of sodium.

Surprisingly, the majority of this sodium comes from a seemingly harmless food item - bread and bread rolls.

The report also presented various solutions to reducing salt intake from everyday food items, such as salt alternatives, such as LoSalt — a salt substitute that contains 66 per cent less sodium than regular salt, using potassium chloride as a substitute.

In a bid for several manufacturers to consider taking up the use of potassium chloride rather than its counterpart, Caroline Klinge, the director of the company that produces LoSalt, said that this alternative is valid to lowering salt intake.

'We know that reformulating with potassium-based alternatives such as LoSalt is successful, as such products have been on the market,' she said in the report.

'The only reason why these products are no longer on the market is a decision made by the manufacturers themselves.'

Key Takeaways

• Some supermarket bread contains more sodium than McDonald's fries, with Helga's Traditional White Loaf having 280mg per serving.
• Aussies aged two years and older consume around 2150mg of sodium daily, and about 25% of sodium intake comes from bread and bread rolls.
• The report suggests various solutions for reducing salt intake, including salt alternatives like LoSalt, which has 66% less sodium than regular salt.
• Caroline Klinge, director of Klinge Chemicals Ltd, said that using potassium-based alternatives like LoSalt is effective, but manufacturers must actively adopt the solution.

As consumers, we can take control of our health by preparing our meals at home.

Doing so can reduce our sodium intake and limit our consumption of unhealthy additives and preservatives.

Through cooking with fresh, whole ingredients, we can experiment with new flavours and techniques while also tailoring our meals to our specific dietary needs.

We also encourage our members to check the nutrition label before purchasing food items.

What are your thoughts on this? Share them with us in the comments!

I wish they would stop playing with our food. Process it all how it was 50 yrs ago. My dr is constantly telling me my sodium level is too low. I cook with salt, and put it on my food when eating so it must be missing in the food process. I never used to have this sodium problem, I also have pinches of salt during the day to stop cramps in my legs even though I am fairly active, my blood pressure is usually 115-8 on 62-5 so they are buggering our food somewhere.

 

[Glo72]

I have high blood pressure so I don’t cook with salt or add it to anything. I buy low salt items where I can but it is so hard because it is in virtually everything. I love the taste of salt and it was hard giving it up.

 

[Shane/#]

I wish they would stop playing with our food. Process it all how it was 50 yrs ago. My dr is constantly telling me my sodium level is too low. I cook with salt, and put it on my food when eating so it must be missing in the food process. I never used to have this sodium problem, I also have pinches of salt during the day to stop cramps in my legs even though I am fairly active, my blood pressure is usually 115-8 on 62-5 so they are buggering our food somewhere.

My doctor year's ago told me to take magnesium tablets one a day to help stop cramps it's worked for the 30 year's and if the body doesn't need it it leaves the body through your urine

 

[Jest]

As more Aussies become aware of the importance of healthy eating habits, it’s vital to practise moderation, particularly when it comes to salt intake.

High intakes of sodium are linked to a range of health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, making it important to be aware of how much sodium is in the food we eat, especially ready-made and takeaway foods.

However, avoiding salty foods can be challenging, especially with our busy schedules and convenience-focused lifestyles.

Do you believe that you're taking precautions by avoiding salty snacks and processed foods? Think again. You may be consuming more sodium than you realise.

You might not expect it, but a piece of bread from the supermarket can have more salt content than a serving of fries from McDonald’s.

High salt intake can lead to several diseases, so it’s best to consume in moderation. Credit: Pexels/Lorena Martinez.

Major supermarkets are known for their delicious and cheap loaves of bread, perfect for topping with butter, peanut butter, or vegemite.

To put things in perspective, the nutritional values for McDonald’s fries indicate that a small serving contains around 194 mg of sodium.

On the other hand, a serving of a loaf from Helga’s Home Style Breads has 280mg, a loaf from Wonder White Vitamins & Minerals Sandwich Loaf has 260mg, and a serving of a loaf from TipTop White Sandwich has 292mg.

Food Standards revealed that white bread contains more salt than a serving of McDonald’s fries. Credit: Pexels/Cats Coming.

A study conducted by Food Standards Australia & New Zealand revealed that Australians aged two years and older consume approximately 5g, or one teaspoon, of salt per day, equivalent to 2,150mg of sodium.

Surprisingly, the majority of this sodium comes from a seemingly harmless food item - bread and bread rolls.

The report also presented various solutions to reducing salt intake from everyday food items, such as salt alternatives, such as LoSalt — a salt substitute that contains 66 per cent less sodium than regular salt, using potassium chloride as a substitute.

In a bid for several manufacturers to consider taking up the use of potassium chloride rather than its counterpart, Caroline Klinge, the director of the company that produces LoSalt, said that this alternative is valid to lowering salt intake.

'We know that reformulating with potassium-based alternatives such as LoSalt is successful, as such products have been on the market,' she said in the report.

'The only reason why these products are no longer on the market is a decision made by the manufacturers themselves.'

Key Takeaways

• Some supermarket bread contains more sodium than McDonald's fries, with Helga's Traditional White Loaf having 280mg per serving.
• Aussies aged two years and older consume around 2150mg of sodium daily, and about 25% of sodium intake comes from bread and bread rolls.
• The report suggests various solutions for reducing salt intake, including salt alternatives like LoSalt, which has 66% less sodium than regular salt.
• Caroline Klinge, director of Klinge Chemicals Ltd, said that using potassium-based alternatives like LoSalt is effective, but manufacturers must actively adopt the solution.

As consumers, we can take control of our health by preparing our meals at home.

Doing so can reduce our sodium intake and limit our consumption of unhealthy additives and preservatives.

Through cooking with fresh, whole ingredients, we can experiment with new flavours and techniques while also tailoring our meals to our specific dietary needs.

We also encourage our members to check the nutrition label before purchasing food items.

What are your thoughts on this? Share them with us in the comments!

 

[Jest]

just give up eating.

 

[Pat T]

I wish they would stop playing with our food. Process it all how it was 50 yrs ago. My dr is constantly telling me my sodium level is too low. I cook with salt, and put it on my food when eating so it must be missing in the food process. I never used to have this sodium problem, I also have pinches of salt during the day to stop cramps in my legs even though I am fairly active, my blood pressure is usually 115-8 on 62-5 so they are buggering our food somewhere.

I have always suffered badly from cramps. Always sweated a lot and ate lots of salt. A sport’s doctor told me it could be an imbalance between sodium and potassium. I try to eat a banana a day ( more can also give you cramps) When they’re cheap I cut them in halves, put them in the freezer . Been doing it for years now and helps most times.