On average, in the UK, we consume around 8g of salt per day; this is 2g per day more than the recommended maximum. Reducing our salt intake is one of the quickest and most effective ways to reduce blood pressure. Reducing by just 1g per day should prevent over 4,000 heart attacks and strokes each year.

For more information about national salt awareness, please visit:

• www.actiononsalt.org.uk/awareness/salt-awareness-week-2024