6 Minute English Less salt, better health
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Sep 10, 2024 Discover the hidden dangers of excessive salt consumption and its impact on health. Learn about the WHO's guidelines for daily salt intake and hear a personal story from Kazakhstan highlighting historical dietary habits. The episode contrasts traditional food preservation methods with today's health concerns. It also discusses global efforts to tackle high salt diets and offers vocabulary tips related to food preservation, making it a great resource for language learners.
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Salt Intake Recommendation
- Limit daily salt intake to less than 5 grams, about a teaspoon, as recommended by WHO.
- Too much salt increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
Hidden Salt
- Salt is hidden in processed foods, making it hard to track consumption.
- Meat has the most salt (around 19%), followed by bread (14%) and pasta (7%).
Salt Consumption in Kazakhstan
- In Kazakhstan, people eat 17 grams of salt daily, over three times the WHO recommendation.
- Historically, nomads used salt to preserve meat and dairy for winter.