Study finds takeaway meals exceed advertised salt levels

7 Mwezi wa saba, 2026

Imeripotiwa na AI

Nearly half of takeaway meals tested in a UK study contained more salt than listed on menus. Some dishes delivered more than the recommended daily limit in one serving. The research was led by the University of Reading.

Researchers bought 39 meals from 23 locations in Reading. They found that 47 percent of the foods exceeded the salt values stated on menus.

Pasta dishes averaged 7.2 grams of salt per serving, with one reaching 11.2 grams. The recommended daily intake for adults in the UK is 6 grams. Meat pizzas showed the highest concentration at 1.6 grams per 100 grams.

Curry dishes varied widely, from 2.3 grams to 9.4 grams. In contrast, chips from traditional fish and chip shops contained just 0.2 grams on average because salt is added only on request after cooking.

Professor Gunter Kuhnle, who led the study, said menu labels are rough guides at best. The findings were published in the journal PLOS ONE.

Makala yanayohusiana

Fresh avocados and potatoes on a table with nerve and muscle illustrations for a wellness article on potassium.

Wellness post spotlights potassium’s role as an electrolyte and points readers to food sources

22 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI Imethibitishwa ukweli

A Wellness Mama article published May 22, 2026, describes potassium as a major electrolyte involved in nerve and muscle function and suggests common foods—such as potatoes and avocados—as dietary sources.

Wellness expert advocates higher sodium intake for health

Katie Wells, founder of Wellness Mama, argues that many people suffer from low sodium levels despite mainstream advice to restrict salt. She highlights sodium's role in cellular energy, hydration, and nervous system function based on personal experience and research. Wells urges a shift from restriction to optimization, especially for active lifestyles.

Study finds older Brazilian men more likely than women to add salt at the table

4 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Imethibitishwa ukweli

A study analyzing dietary-survey data from more than 8,300 Brazilians aged 60 and older found that adding salt to food at the table was reported more often by men than women, and that the factors linked to the habit differed by gender, according to findings published in Frontiers in Public Health.

Health

Study finds takeaway meals exceed advertised salt levels

Makala yanayohusiana

Wellness post spotlights potassium’s role as an electrolyte and points readers to food sources

Wellness expert advocates higher sodium intake for health

Study finds older Brazilian men more likely than women to add salt at the table

Childhood sugary drinks tied to higher adult blood pressure risk

Industrial salt imports rise 13 percent, additional quota needs review

Study reveals 51% of Chilean schoolchildren have overweight or obesity

French NutriNet-Santé study links eight food preservatives to higher hypertension risk

Ultra-processed foods linked to poorer attention in study

Study links nitrate sources to dementia risk

Study links French fries to higher type 2 diabetes risk

Beans and soy linked to lower hypertension risk

Tovuti hii inatumia vidakuzi