High blood pressure contributes to around half of all heart attacks and strokes in the UK
Tracy Parker, a heart health dietitian at the BHF, said: “This research is a helpful reminder to cut the amount of salt we have in our diets and to look for alternatives.”
But Parker cautioned: “While low salt substitutes have less sodium than regular salt, they still contain potassium which may not be suitable for some people with a heart problem and other existing health conditions. If you want to look after your health, it’s better to just eat less salt. Using different herbs and spices when cooking is a great way to add flavour and replace salt.”
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