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Food and nutrients - Salt, sodium

How much sodium is in that sauce

We don’t always consider how much sodium (from salt) is...

How much sodium is in those crackers

Crackers are a convenient snack, but can be high in...

How much salt in your kids’ day

It’s easy for sodium to build up over a day....

Yum yum umami

HFG editor-at-large Niki Bezzant takes a trip around our taste...

Too much salt bad for mouse brains

A high-salt diet can impair cognition in mice, according to...

How much sodium is in that cheese?

Cheese is a delicious and versatile source of protein, calcium...

Health check: Turn the tables on pre-hypertension

We’ve probably all had our blood pressure checked at some...

How much sodium is in that vegetarian protein?

If you’re vegetarian, or just enjoy mixing your diet up...

How much sodium is in that fresh pasta?

It’s important to keep an eye on sodium intake, as...

How much sodium is in that pasta sauce?

Pasta sauces are a pantry staple for those days when...

How much sodium is in that soup?

There’s nothing nicer than a warming soup on cold days....

Shopping for foods with less salt

Most of us eat far too much salt — in...

How much sodium is in that Asian sauce?

Asian sauces are often to blame for too much salt...

How much sodium is in those quick-cook noodles?

Quick-cook noodles are cheap, quick and tasty, and are often...

Salt: How much is too much?

Sodium is essential to a range of bodily processes, but...

The science behind our desire for salt

Melbourne scientists have uncovered how brains are wired to seek...

The dark side of the white stuff

It’s confusing when we’re being told not to eat too...

Add a flavour hit… without salt, sugar or...

For meals bursting with flavour, there’s no need to reach...