Salt is the major source of sodium in our diet. High intake of sodium is not good for Heart Health. Experts suggest one must limit intake of salt for healthy heart. So, get some information about hidden sources of salt in our diet.

1. Top 5 hidden sources of SALT

2. CHIPS and Junk Foods
Potato chips, pizza,
burgers , etc are amongst
the top 5 sources of salt.
One cheeseburger
contains about 1,450 mg
of sodium, French fries-
350mg..
High sodium foods contribute to
High sodium foods contribute to
increased blood pressure leading
increased blood pressure leading
cause of heart attacks
cause of heart attacks

3. READY TO EAT FOODS
 Packet foods like
soups, noodles, ready to
eat products contain high
amount of salt as
preservative.
Consuming these foods frequently may lead
Consuming these foods frequently may lead
to increase in blood pressure.
to increase in blood pressure.

4. BAKERY PRODUCTS
 Bakery products may
not taste salty but are
one of the hidden high
source of salt.
 Sweet baked products
are loaded with hidden
salt.
They contain around 300-500mg of sodium

5. SAUCES and KETCHUP
People who have
ketchups every alternate
days with their pastas and
noodles tend to consume
almost triple salt than
required.
1 table spoon of ketchup provides 167 mg
sodium

6. DAIRY PRODUCTS
Many dairy products like
different types of cheese,
butter require salt as their
preservative. They contain
around 250-300mg of salt
per serving.
One cup milk contains 180 mg sodium
One cup milk contains 180 mg sodium