Ready meals can often be high in salt so remember to check the nutrition label and go for one with less. If it has a red label for salt on the front of pack then it is high in salt #saltawarenessweek

You can use apps like the Change4LifeComityFoundation Food Scanner and FoodSwitch UK to help you find out how much salt is in the foods you normally buy and find similar, lower salt alternatives #saltawarenessweek

Did you know it’s not only savoury foods that contain salt, it gets added to cakes, biscuits and even breakfast cereals too! Just because a food doesn’t taste salty doesn’t mean it’s salt free. Check the ingredients list to see if salt has been added #saltawarenessweek

Swap salty snacks like crisps and peanuts for plain, unsalted nuts, plain rice cakes or a slice of toast with a low salt topping #saltawarenessweek

Some foods like smoked and cured meat and fish (e.g. smoked salmon, bacon, chorizo, pepperoni, ham) cheese, and gravy are high in salt and therefore should be eaten only occasionally and in small amounts #saltawarenessweek

Cooked breakfasts can be high in salt, so for a healthier option have bacon or sausage instead of both, swap baked beans for grilled tomatoes and mushrooms, add some spinach or avocado to go with your eggs instead of smoked salmon or bacon and go easy on sauces #saltawarenessweek

Some supermarket and branded products use colour-coded front of pack nutrition labelling, which makes it easier to see if a food is high, medium or low in salt. If the salt value is red this means it’s high, so look for choices that are amber and green instead #saltawarenessweek

Opt for canned tuna in spring water rather than brine and canned vegetables and beans in water with no salt added where available. If not available, rinse them to wash off salty water before using #saltawarenessweek

Be mindful of portion sizes - what is stated on pack is often smaller than the amount we actually consume, so you could be eating more salt than you think! #saltawarenessweek

Train your taste buds by gradually cutting down on salt - your taste buds will adjust after a few weeks so you will start to get used to using less salt and find that you can taste more flavour from your food without the need for salt #saltawarenessweek

Instead of having instant noodles why not make a healthier, lower salt lunch – try a pitta bread with hummus or cream cheese and some vegetable sticks or make your own noodle pot with some stir fried vegetables, garlic and chilli flakes #saltawarenessweek

Condiments like soy sauce, mustard, chutney and salad dressings can be high in salt, so it’s best to use these in small amounts #saltawarenessweek

Making your own meals means you can control exactly what goes in. Instead of ordering a takeaway this weekend why not make your own? It can be a fun activity for kids to get involved in too #saltawarenessweek

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