We'd like to thank the following public figures for their support of Salt Awareness Week 2022:

 

Amanda Ursell, RNutr, Registered Nutritionist: 

'Many of us have heard that we should be aiming for no more than 6g of salt a day. But keeping track of the amounts we tuck into each day is notoriously tricky, since three quarters of it, is hidden away in the processed foods we eat. This is why it is vital that we get all the help we can from the food industry. By shaving off even small amounts of salt, if all the industry work together and bring levels down to the lowest possible across the board - while still ensuring flavour, texture and in some cases, food safety is maintained, this could lead to really significant savings for us all, going about our everyday lives. Whether it is reductions in ready meals or cooking sauces, bread or crackers, biscuits or cakes, small reductions will add up. Every 0.1g of salt saved counts, because every 0.1g, soon adds up."   

https://www.amandaursell.com IG: @amandaursellnutrition Tw: @AmandaUrsell 

 

Azmina Govindji RD MBDA, Consultant Nutritionist & Registered Dietitian

"It's a no brainer for me when I'm asked to support Salt Awareness Week. This year's Campaign which asks the food industry to shake the salt habit is a significant one. It's estimated that around 75% of the salt we eat comes from packaged and prepared food. So, when the manufacturers and retailers are shaking the salt habit, so are we! And knowing that the foods you buy are lower in salt helps make your shopping trip that little bit healthier."  

 IG: azminanutrition 

 

 

 

 

Charlotte Radcliffe RNutr, Registered Nutritionist 

Having worked as a nutritionist within the food industry for almost two decades, I know all too well the challenges some businesses face when it comes to salt reduction BUT it’s certainly not impossible and much more must be done to accelerate collective progress. The more businesses that view this important area in the serious manner it needs, public health will be greater for it. The businesses who are taking action should be given the credit they deserve and achieving a level playing field must be a key government goal so more businesses are held accountable and know they have a responsibility to play their part.  

https://thenutritionconsultant.org.uk IG: @the_nutrition_consultant Tw: @Nutr_Consultant 

 

Charlotte Stirling-Reed RNutr, Registered Nutritionist 

 “I've spent years helping families to enjoy food and cooking with less salt and therefore know that it really can be done. If manufacturers could continue the good work they've been continuing towards reducing salt intakes, this would help families to have even lower intakes over time. There are so many ways to make foods taste great without the need for excess salt. I love using lemon juice, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon and paprika in cooking for my family.” 

https://www.srnutrition.co.uk IG: @sr_nutrition Tw: @SR_Nutrition 

 

Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and medical advisor to LoSalt 

“Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart attack and stroke, remains the leading cause of death in men in the UK and one of the top causes for women. One of the biggest risk factors for CVD is high blood pressure, and excess sodium intake, largely in the form of salt, is a major contributor. Indeed, excess dietary sodium is thought to account every year for 3 million deaths globally. It is estimated that in the UK, for every 1 gram of salt we cut from our diet as a nation, there would be 4,147 fewer premature deaths and a saving of £288million to the NHS every year.    

As a GP, I spend much of my time dealing with patients with high blood pressure or other risk factors for CVD. I am well aware how easy it can be to take in too much salt without realising it, especially with ready-prepared foods. Cooking at home, with the help of tasty recipes low in salt, can help all of us cut our risks without compromising on flavour.”   
Tw: @DrSarahJarvis 

 

Jenny Rosborough RNutr, Registered Nutritionist 

We’ve seen the huge benefit salt reduction has on public health and the crucial role the food industry can play in promoting a healthier population. But, on average, we’re still consuming more salt than is healthy for us. Given that three quarters of the salt consumed in the UK is already in packaged foods, the main ingredient for success is collective industry action. It’s time to shake things up and find better ways to flavour food. Thank you Action on Salt for all the work you do to improve public health 

IG: @hellohealthyyou_ Tw: @HelloHealthyYou 

 

Nichola Ludlam-Raine, Specialist Registered Dietitian 

This year I'm proud to be supporting Salt Awareness Week by Action on Salt, an annual campaign which aims to do just that - take action on salt!  

As a nation, we are still regularly consuming over the recommended daily amount of salt (>6g) which is one of the main contributors of high blood pressure. Having high blood pressure causes excess strain and damage to the heart, increasing the risk of heart disease, strokes & heart attacks which can be fatal and cause deaths that could have been prevented. 

Although most people think that the majority of our salt intake comes from adding salt to our food, around 75% is actually found within the food we already consume on a daily basis, such as bread or savoury snacks. We can of course utilise the information from food labels to decipher low in salt options (should they be consumer friendly) and include more whole foods, however - we can't escape it in our weekly shops! It's imperative that the food industry to do more to reduce the amount of salt in packaged goods (and improve food labelling) in order to reduce the amount we eat and improve the nation's heart health! 

 IG: @nicsnutrition  

 

Priya Tew RD, Dietitian 

“I'm a huge advocate of salt reduction in the diet. Whilst salt adds flavour to our food too much sodium can affect our blood pressure and therefore the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Whilst we can all work on reducing the amount of salt we add to cooking, at the table and the salty snacks we eat there is also salt in many processed foods. Asking the food industry to reduce the salt content of these food products will help reduce the overall salt the whole population consumes. So I am fully supportive of this campaign.” 

dietitianuk.co.uk IG: priya_tew Tw: @PriyaTew

 

 

 

 

 

Rhiannon Lambert RNutr, Registered Nutritionist 

 Research estimates adults in England eat around 8.4g of salt every day, over a third more than the UK recommendation of 6g (~1 teaspoon). Too much salt in the diet can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for stroke, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease, which may lead to a heart attack. Many people don’t necessarily realise they are eating too much, as many everyday items now have ‘hidden’ salt in them to extend the shelf-life, so keep an eye out for this on food labels. To help reduce your salt intake, opt for lower salt products, or try cooking meals from scratch so you know how much salt is going in, and experiment with herbs and spices as an alternative to enhance the flavour of your dish. 

 https://rhitrition.com/ IG: @rhitrition Tw: @rhitrition 

 

Zoe Griffiths RNutr, Registered Nutritionist

I am proud to be supporting Salt Awareness Week this year. As a Registered Nutritionist (Public Health), I know the impact eating too much salt can have on our health. A diet high in salt can lead to raised blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. 

 Cutting down on salt that we use in cooking or sprinkling less on to our meals is a great way to reduce our salt intake. However, much of the salt in our diets comes from packaged and prepared foods so it is important that the food industry continues to reduce levels of salt in the foods they produce to ensure that we are able to reduce the salt content of our diets. 

https://zgnutrition.co.uk/  IG:@zg_nutrition Tw: @ZG_Nutrition

 

 

 

Tanya Haffner RD, CEO, Founder MyNutriWeb

“MyNutriWeb is more than pleased to support Salt Awareness Week 2022. Our UK government needs to step up and take relatively easy action to stop countless lives being lost. It's beyond common and scientific sense that we implement mandatory action on salt reduction.  We now have data proving the impact of mandatory action coupled with stakeholders calling for a level playing field to allow salt reduction to happen at scale. It’s time for the UK government to take action without delay. Not doing so will cost countless lives that could have been prevented as reducing salt intake is the single most cost-effective strategy to improve population health”.

https://mynutriweb.com/