Your Christmas Lunch Contains Twice the Daily Recommended Level of Salt
23 December, 2010
The traditional festive meal of turkey with all the trimmings, Christmas pudding and bread sauce rounded off with a slice of Stilton contains more than 11g of salt (0.4oz).
Researchers from the group Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) said the levels found in each course of a typical Christmas Day lunch would be dangerous if eaten everyday. Eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure, which is linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart disease.
But don’t let it spoil your Christmas — once a year is fine!
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