27/02/2026
While we continue to gather with our loved ones to feast over this festive season, we may exceed our daily recommended salt intake without realising it.
In this article, our dietitian Ong Li Jiuen explains why high sodium intake is bad and shares how simple adjustments consumers can make to avoid overconsumption.
Some tips include: checking nutritional labels before purchase, replacing processed meat with fresh meat, and flavouring cooking with fresh herbs and spices.
To maintain a healthy balance, individuals should have meals regularly, stay hydrated during intense physical activity, and avoid extreme dietary restrictions.
This article is available in Chinese: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/health/story20251230-8004662
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