Salt is an important part of our diet. But, people today are spoiling their health by eating too much of it. Singaporeans are eating too much salt. A 2022 survey shows that Singaporeans eat about nine grams of salt daily. That is almost twice what doctors recommended. Eating too much salt causes high blood pressure.

(a) Why do you think people like to eat salty foods, even if it’s not healthy?

(b) What are some ways you can eat less salt in your daily meals?

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We can eat like a bit of salt every like Monday a bit and Tuesday a bit and so on.

Salt can affect taste and make sweet things taste salty. It can also can cause higher blood pressure.

We should try to reduce our daily intake of salt to reduce health risks.

• I think people like to eat salty food because when the food is made they put a lot of salt in it and when we eat it, the food tastes very nice

• We can eat less salty food by eating less fast food and when we have food at home, we can put less salt in our food

Not putting too much salt in your food

I can start by eating less foods that have a lot of salt in them like fast food restaurants.

Also telling my parents to put less salt in our foods.

(b): drink water and eat stuff like hello

Panda biscuit.

Donot put too much salt in your food

(B) We can try eating healthier by eating things that are low in salt and carefully choosing what we eat

*and me

b)Request for less or no salt in meals if in restaurants*. At home, I can try to eat food with not a lot of salt in it.

*like McDonald’s and K.F.C and Dominoes.

I think one way you can lessen your daily intake of salt, is either to cook your own food or check the ingredients label for the amount of salt in it.

I can eat food with lesser salt.Or no salt at all.

(B)do not eat fast food like French fries as they contain a lot of salt and eat food like 🍚

One way to decline salty foods are to check the amount of salt on it. I hope that people will eat less salt after reading this!

Many people try to stay away from salt, but they still end up eating a lot of salt. This is because they are addicted to salt. They love the taste of it and crave for it every day. In the end, they ended up eating even more than they should have.

There are a few effective ways to stay away from salt. One of them is to get used to eating less salt in your daily meals. We can do that by simply adding less salt or using sauces and condiments with reduced salt.

Remember, salt is needed for your body, so do not completely cut it out of your life. But too much of it is very bad for your health. So remember, always eat salt in moderation.

Eat lesser of salt snacks like chips and fries and eat lesser salt containing food.

2)I can order no or less salt when ordering food and if I do want to eat a lot,I have to limit how many times I eat it

Food with salt is salty and tasty for some people. They also think food with salt is healthy for them or they just cannot handle it.

b)I can eat some food that have been recommended to have less or no salt.

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You can eat less salt by not eating too much food with salt in it.

People can use less salt by using alternatives such as low-sodium alternatives to regular table salt.but we should still take in salt as we need it we should just reduce excessive salt intake.No one should use as much salt as salt bae

They think salty food tastes nice and some examples of salty food like fries and chips

People can make food at home so they can control the amount of salt in their food.

I can eat food without adding salt so I can eat less salt for my daily meals as it is unhealthy. Eating healthy food and keeping a balanced diet is the best choice.

I think people like to eat salty food because it adds flavour to the food,making it taste better.

I can request for less salt when buy food from the canteen/hawker vendors.

You can try not eating salty food a lot or eat non-salty food.

If we eat too much salt , we will get high blood pressure. Some examples , my grandparents have high blood pressure and there are trying to warn me not to eat to much salt .

1 way you can reduce salt intake is by eating less junk food or not putting salt in your food.

B)The government can organise a campaign to help people realise the harmful effects of eating too much salt. In Hawker centres posters can be put up.

I can eat more healthy food without salt to reduce eating less salt in my daily meals, to remain healthy, as eating salt is unhealthy for the body. We can eat salt but not to much. :D

But, salt is not always good for your health as you might having diseases which destroys your body causing a lot of people to have high blood pressure.

While cooking, you can focus on eating fresh and adding in citrus instead of salt. You can also add water do soups to reduce the taste of salt. Adding cream, sugar or even some fat can help neutralize the salt. If you are ordering food for delivery, you can add a special request for less salt in your food.

McDonalds fries can be good and unhealthy, it really depends on how much salt they put on our fries .

My grandparents always use more salt than they need . I told them how it can cause muscle pain . They started to cut down on salt

Let's have a balanced diet .

A lot of delicious food contain salt so alot of people will want to consume more of it.Many of Singapore’s popular dishes contain salt too.I love eating chicken rice but the chickens sauce is salty,so I don’t usually eat it often.My grandma has high blood pressure so I try to ask her to avoid salty foods

To eat less salt,check the ingredients on the snacks or consumables you buy.When ordering food,you can ask for less salt or no salt.You can try to find alternatives or foods that taste naturally salty.

Instead of having processed food cook home made meals. Read food labels and use herbs and spices instead of salt for flavour . Eat more fresh veggies and fruits they are low on salt. Choose fresh meat ,fish and more fresh opinions . Processed meat is high in salt.

Some food like chips and potato fries have tones of salt eating to much chips or fries could even cause high blood pressure

I personally know a few people who have high blood pressure because of too much salt we should check the amount of salt in food before we eat it .I think people like these salty snacks because it is very tasty but they do not know the impact of salt.

Did you know salt come from volcanoes.there are only a few salt farmers in the world because it is a very long tiring and difficult process.

I think food brands should stop adding so much salt to there products for everyone’s health.

That is why I think that everyone should eat everything in moderation

We know salt is used in foods such as:

•Fries

•Pizza

•Bread

•Sandwiches

•Salted or savoury snacks

Salt can be too addictive and it could possibly affect your health such as, increasing your blood pressure and potentially leading to serious conditions like heart disease, stroke and major kidney problems.

We should control how much we put salt in our food as we could end up in serious conditions that could led to death.

There are many ways to eat less salt in our daily meals such as when cooking control the amount of salt you put into your dish or side . Another option is to just not use salt in your dish at all but that is NOT recommended because your meal will taste plain . My favourite way is just to eat more fruits and vegetables . Maybe there are many other ways but there maybe to many . The most popular and obvious hint in snacks that have salt is the name such as sea salt chocolate chip cookie which contains A LOT of salt . In my opinion i also like salt but i always try to reduce it .

some ways to decrease salt intake in you daily life is focus on consuming more fresh, minimally processed foods like fruits and vegetables, and limit salty, processed foods. Use herbs and spices for flavoring instead of salt.

Salt makes food taste better by enhancing its natural flavors. It boosts sweetness, reduces bitterness, and brings out savory. This is why salty snacks like chips and fries are so appealing—they taste good and satisfy our taste buds.

Salt amplifies other flavors, making them stand out more. For example, it makes sweet foods taste sweeter, like salted caramel, and reduces bitterness in vegetables. It helps balance the overall taste of a dish.

Salt also highlights the savory taste found in foods like meat, cheese, and tomatoes. By bringing out this deep, rich flavor, salt makes these foods even more enjoyable. That’s why many salty snacks feel so satisfying.😋🤤

Cooking at home lets you control how much salt you use. Instead of salt, try herbs and spices like garlic and pepper for flavor.

Choose fresh, whole foods over processed ones, which are often high in sodium. Rinsing canned veggies or beans can help remove some salt.

Read food labels to find low-sodium options, especially in snacks and sauces. Swap salty snacks like chips for unsalted nuts or fruits.

Cut back on salt at the table and try adding lemon or vinegar for extra flavor.

When eating out, ask for less salt or sauces on the side. These small changes can help you reduce salt without losing flavor !

Instead of eating too much of packaged food, I think it would be healthier if we eat home cooked food as we know the right amount of salt we have to add. We should also eat more fresh food like vegetables etc. and try to reduce eating outside food.

There are many ways I can eat less salt in my daily meals. First, I can stop adding extra soy sauce or salt to my food. Second, I can choose fresh foods like vegetables and fruits instead of processed snacks and instant noodles. When eating out, I can ask for less salt in my meals or choose dishes that are steamed or boiled instead of fried. Lastly, my family can cook more at home so we can control how much salt goes into our food.

It is important to take care of our health by eating the right amount of salt. Too much salt can cause serious problems like high blood pressure. I want to stay healthy, so I will try to make better food choices.