How we’re helping to drive out the salt from everyday foods.

The significance of salt… It may surprise you that there is a place for salt in a healthy eating plan.  We do need small amounts of salt for healthy functioning, such as maintaining a proper fluid balance in the body.  But, often without realizing, most of us consume two or even three times the recommended amount. It’s all about the pressure About one-third of people are sensitive to the sodium component …

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“Health Check drives out salt
The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Health Check program is all about more healthy food choices for Canadians. To meet Health Check nutrient criteria, food companies removed 800,000 kg of salt from their products over four years, according to a 2012 study. Let Health Check guide you to healthier options at the grocery store and at restaurants. Visit healthcheck.org”

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Know your blood pressure. Know your risk

High blood pressure is a leading risk factor of heart disease and stroke, but because there are no symptoms, many Canadians don’t know they’re at risk. Know your blood pressure and talk to your health care provider about how often your blood pressure should be measured. Read more.

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