11/02/2026
Most people think,
👉 “I don’t eat much salt… so I’m safe.”
But here’s the truth — hidden sodium in packaged foods, biscuits, namkeen, sauces, breads, and ready-to-eat meals quietly raises your blood pressure every day.
And high BP = higher risk of
⚠️ Heart attack
⚠️ Stroke
⚠️ Kidney damage
⚠️ Heart failure
So “low salt” isn’t just a diet trend… it’s heart protection ❤️
When reading food labels, remember:
• Low sodium = 140 mg or less per serving
• Very low sodium = 35 mg or less
• Sodium free = less than 5 mg
• Reduced/light = only 25% less (still not zero!)
• No salt added ≠ sodium free
Small daily changes make a BIG difference:
✔️ Taste food before adding salt
✔️ Avoid packaged & processed snacks
✔️ Choose fresh home-cooked meals
✔️ Aim for 1500–2000 mg sodium/day
Your heart works 24×7 for you.
It deserves a little care back.
📍 For blood pressure, heart check-ups & preventive care, consult Dr. Anuj Tiwari
📞 Book your appointment today
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