Hold the Salt

According to a recent article in the Globe and Mail, health advocates are demanding that the government take action on a national plan to
reduce excessive sodium consumption.

At present, the average Canadian consumes more than double the recommended daily intake of salt – a fact that puts thousands of Canadians at risk. Approximately 80% of the sodium consumed by Canadians is added to food products while it is being processed; this means the government really could help curb excessive salt intake by forcing producers to reduce the amount of salt that is added to processed products.

Click here to read the full article in the Globe and Mail.