Stroke Survivor Jay says: “You can break the salt habit”
Stroke survivor Jay says: “You can break salt habit” Jay Johnson’s love for take-aways contributed to his high blood pressure, which caused two devastating strokes. Now he Seasons With Sense, using...
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Can a high salt diet contribute to low mood? Mood is a term used to describe a person’s overall emotional state. It can be influenced by many biological or lifestyle factors, including hormone levels,...
View ArticleHidden salt: How your food choices can impact health
Hidden salt: How your food choices can impact health The latest research from Action On Salt reveals that one in two takeaway or shop bought pizzas provide more salt than we should be consuming in a...
View ArticleSeasoning Food with Sense
Seasoning Food with Sense Many cuisines around the world use salt to help enhance the flavour of their food. However, salt contains sodium. Although sodium is an essential mineral that the body...
View ArticleMaking lower in salt choices using food labels
Making lower in salt choices using food labels The UK food labelling system is used to help consumers make healthy food choices. The information found on food labels informs consumers about the...
View ArticleRecipes your heart will love
Recipes your heart will love: My Blood Pressure and LoSalt team up to inspire people to cook with less sodium. This September, Kinetik Wellbeing, in exclusive partnership with the national charity,...
View ArticleHelp reduce your risk of stroke – by lowering your blood pressure
Help reduce your risk of stroke – by lowering your blood pressure. High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke and plays a part in about half of all strokes. Your heart pumps blood all...
View ArticleOverindulged over Christmas?
Overindulged over Christmas – start the New Year as you mean to go on Christmas tis the season to eat and drink but for many of us we’re looking to the New Year to improve our diet and exercise and our...
View ArticleCould your diet be causing your fluid retention?
Could your diet be causing your fluid retention? Do your legs feel tired and heavy towards the end of the day? Do you feel like you retain fluid? You’re not alone. Every GP has lots of consultations...
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Pass the salt please…or not…
Pass the salt please…or not… Ditching your mobile phone at mealtime is good advice but should we also leave the saltshaker behind? Well, ‘it depends,’ especially if you have a heart condition or...
View ArticleCan eating bananas lower your blood pressure?
Can eating bananas lower your blood pressure? Hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, with many people prescribed medication to keep it under control. That being...
View ArticleShining the spotlight on salt
Shining the spotlight on salt – to reduce our risk of stroke The advice that everyone gives is always ‘eat less salt’, but do you know why? If we eat too much salt, we can develop hypertension, or...
View ArticleShining a Spotlight on Cheese
Shining a Spotlight on Cheese: Why researchers are calling for less salt in the British favourite Over the last decade, there have been minimal reductions to the salt content of cheese. In fact, Action...
View ArticleBringing solutions to the table
Bringing solutions to the table: Pass, skip or ‘sub’ the salt? When it comes to proper nutrition, change shouldn’t happen just in the kitchen but in the factory and halls of policy too. Consumers must...
View ArticleStroke survivor experience: Brian Turner, CBE
Stroke survivor experience: Brian Turner, CBE Celebrity chef Brian Turner spent his entire life in kitchens, sharing his passion for food in his restaurants and on television screens. But a stroke in...
View ArticleKnow Your Numbers Week 2024 – recap
Know Your Numbers Week 2024 – recap Why you have the power to lower your blood pressure and risk of hypertension Last week saw the return of ‘Know Your Numbers! Week’ – the nation’s largest annual...
View ArticleCelebrating World Stroke Day 2024 – Survivor Story
Celebrating World Stroke Day 2024 – Survivor Story Stroke survivor Olivia Fergusson, aims to support others by sharing her tips for stroke prevention and the lifestyle changes she has made since...
View ArticleThe Positive Impact of a Potassium-Enriched Diet
The Positive Impact of a Potassium-Enriched Diet Latest guidance from the European Society for Cardiology highlights the health benefits of increasing the potassium in your diet – Dr Sarah Jarvis...
View ArticlePotassium-Enriched Salt – A Guide For Healthcare Professionals
Potassium-Enriched Salt – A Guide For Healthcare Professionals Season With Sense Campaign Publication Launch Excessive sodium intake is a major contributor to death and cardiovascular disease globally....
View ArticleHow to stay healthy and reduce your stroke risk over Christmas
How to stay healthy and reduce your stroke risk over Christmas While it may be difficult to stay healthy over Christmas our tips for eating well and being active can help reduce your risk of stroke at...
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