{"id":23232,"date":"2017-03-20T12:32:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-20T11:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?p=23232"},"modified":"2017-03-23T13:26:33","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T12:26:33","slug":"salt-awareness-week-children-getting-a-third-of-their-salt-before-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/54.155.211.39\/blog\/2017\/03\/20\/salt-awareness-week-children-getting-a-third-of-their-salt-before-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Salt Awareness Week: Children getting a third of their salt before school"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today marks the start of Salt Awareness Week (20<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 26<sup>th<\/sup> March). Salt raises blood pressure which leads to strokes and heart attacks. This year\u2019s theme is The Hidden Killer as many foods still have salt added to them, even the ones that do not necessarily taste salty! Lowering the amount of salt in our diets can lessen our chances of dying prematurely &#8211; so we need to aim for no more than 6g of salt per day (and for children aged 4-6 the NHS recommends no more than 3g of salt per day).<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/providence-doucet-154365.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23235\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/providence-doucet-154365.jpg?resize=800%2C532\" alt=\"Salt Awareness Week: Children getting a third of their salt before school\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/providence-doucet-154365.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/providence-doucet-154365.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/providence-doucet-154365.jpg?resize=768%2C511 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><u>Hidden Salt in Foods<\/u><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwfitnessclubs.com\/\">DW Fitness<\/a> has found that children could be getting a <strong>third of their recommended salt allowance before they even get to school<\/strong> just by eating their breakfast!<\/p>\n<p>For example a serving of 30g of cereal contains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kelloggs Krave = 12% of your child\u2019s recommended salt intake (6% for adults)<\/li>\n<li>Rice Krispies = 12% of your child\u2019s recommended salt intake (6% for adults)<\/li>\n<li>Cheerios = 10% of your child\u2019s recommended salt intake (5% for adults)<\/li>\n<li>Coco Krispies = 8% of your recommended salt intake (4% for adults)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Manufacturers list salt content per 30g, but that\u2019s a very modest portion size, for a hungry child (and aren\u2019t they all!) It would be very easy to eat two or three times that. So if a child had a large bowl of Rice Krispies (100g) that would be 1.13g of salt, over a third of their daily allowance. If they couple that with a glass of orange parents can do more harm than good as they are full of sugar! Children aged 4-6 years should only be getting 19g of a sugar a day (5 cubes): Tropicana contains 13.4g of sugar per serving and Innocent Orange Juice Smooth contains 12g per serving. That\u2019s 70% and 63% of a child\u2019s sugar allowance.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23236\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/petradr-748.jpg?resize=800%2C537\" alt=\"Salt Awareness Week: Children getting a third of their salt before school\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/petradr-748.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/petradr-748.jpg?resize=300%2C201 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/petradr-748.jpg?resize=768%2C516 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Breads <\/strong>and<strong> starchy foods, eggs <\/strong>and<strong> dairy, meat, fish <\/strong>and<strong> vegetarian alternatives, desserts <\/strong>and<strong> sweet <\/strong>and<strong> savory snacks<\/strong> are also high in salt &#8211; so if that child is sent off with a packed lunch with a sandwich with processed meat or cheese, a chocolate biscuit bar, a cake and some salted popcorn &#8211; well you can see how this is looking!<a href=\"http:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/petradr-748.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><u>What are the alternatives to heavy salt laden foods?<\/u><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Lower Salt Breakfast Ideas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>People tend to have cereal for breakfast as it is seen as a quick and healthy way to eat and this can still be the case just being more selective about the cereal that is chosen. Carly Yue says that, \u201cA lot of people skip breakfast because of time constraints, but this really isn\u2019t an excuse. You can make a healthy breakfast in no time at all \u2013 you don\u2019t have to be fancy! Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier and prepare yourself one of these simple, yet highly nutritious meals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Porridge made with oats, almond milk and one banana<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBe careful when you buy your porridge, as some brands will cram a lot of sugar in there. Porridge is a good breakfast option as it is renowned for releasing energy slowly, which means kids can get to lunch time without suffering from an energy lull. A great source of fibre, potassium and vitamins, bananas are always a good accompaniment to your morning oats.\u201d<a href=\"http:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Berry-Almond-Yoghurt-reduce-salt.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Almond-Banana-Porridge-reduce-salt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23237\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Almond-Banana-Porridge-reduce-salt.jpg?resize=800%2C543\" alt=\"reduced salt breakfast\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Almond-Banana-Porridge-reduce-salt.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Almond-Banana-Porridge-reduce-salt.jpg?resize=300%2C204 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Almond-Banana-Porridge-reduce-salt.jpg?resize=768%2C521 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Two slices of wholemeal toast with two teaspoons of peanut butter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo fast and easy to make, yet so effective. Peanut butter is a good source of \u201chealthy fats\u201d, as well as protein and Vitamin E among other nutrients, a liberal spreading of peanut butter can set you up for the day. Great for a busy school run.\u201d<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23239\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Peanut-Butter-Wholemeal-reduce-salt.jpg?resize=800%2C534\" alt=\"low salt breakfast\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Peanut-Butter-Wholemeal-reduce-salt.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Peanut-Butter-Wholemeal-reduce-salt.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Peanut-Butter-Wholemeal-reduce-salt.jpg?resize=768%2C513 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fat-free Greek yoghurt, a handful of berries and almonds. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreek yoghurt is widely labelled as a \u201csuperfood\u201d, such are the vast nutritional benefits that it offers. A good source of potassium, protein, calcium and essential vitamins, this food forms an ideal base for a healthy breakfast for growing kids.\u201d<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23238\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Berry-Almond-Yoghurt-reduce-salt.jpg?resize=800%2C534\" alt=\"reduced salt breakfast\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Berry-Almond-Yoghurt-reduce-salt.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Berry-Almond-Yoghurt-reduce-salt.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Berry-Almond-Yoghurt-reduce-salt.jpg?resize=768%2C513 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>See my previous post on <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2016\/01\/23\/start-the-day-with-a-healthy-breakfast\/\">Healthy Breakfast ideas<\/a> for more inspiration.<\/p>\n<h3><u>Lunch Box Fillings lower in Salt<\/u><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a pasta pot as an alternative to sandwichesAc<\/li>\n<li>Pots of low fat\/fat free yogurt (you can add fruit too)<\/li>\n<li>Seeds for snacks (sunflower, pumpkin<\/li>\n<li>Add fresh tinned fish instead of processed meat or cheese<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables and fruit<\/li>\n<li>Rice pudding<\/li>\n<li>Plain (unsalted) popcorn<\/li>\n<li>Low sugar jelly<\/li>\n<li>Rice cakes<\/li>\n<li>No added salt crisps<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/alex-munsell-18754.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23241\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/alex-munsell-18754.jpg?resize=800%2C530\" alt=\"popcorn low salt lunch box filler\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/alex-munsell-18754.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/alex-munsell-18754.jpg?resize=300%2C199 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/alex-munsell-18754.jpg?resize=768%2C509 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about Salt visit <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.actiononsalt.org.uk\/\">Action on Salt\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can also download the FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/change4life-beta\/be-food-smart#xZTGTIXlocU0l1L5.97\"><strong>Change4Life Food Smart App<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This is not a commissioned post &#8211; I just feel strongly about people&#8217;s diets and fitness, especially children.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today marks the start of Salt Awareness Week (20th \u2013 26th March). Salt raises blood pressure which leads to strokes and heart attacks. This year\u2019s theme is The Hidden Killer as many foods still have salt added to them, even the ones that do not necessarily taste salty! 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