{"id":1164,"date":"2025-05-07T14:58:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novasal.nl\/salt-and-sodium-what-you-need-to-know-for-a-healthy-lifestyle\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:14:17","slug":"salt-and-sodium-what-you-need-to-know-for-a-healthy-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novasal.nl\/en\/salt-and-sodium-what-you-need-to-know-for-a-healthy-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"Salt and sodium: what you need to know for a healthy lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1156.48px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Salt and sodium: what you need to know for a healthy lifestyle<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"642\">Salt, or sodium chloride, is a commonly used ingredient in our diet. Although our bodies require sodium for functions such as regulating blood pressure and the operation of muscles and nerves, excessive salt intake can be harmful to health. <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"686\"><strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"686\">Recommended daily allowance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"764\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">In the Netherlands, no specific recommended daily allowance (RDA) for salt or sodium has been established. However, international organizations such as the American National Academy of Sciences advise an adequate intake of 1.5 grams of sodium per day for adults, which corresponds to 3.75 grams of salt.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-&#091;-0.094rem&#093; animate-&#091;show_150ms_ease-in&#093;\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-&#091;0.5625em&#093; font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-&#091;#F4F4F4&#093;! dark:bg-&#091;#303030&#093;! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voedingscentrum.nl\/encyclopedie\/zout-en-natrium.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-&#091;#8F8F8F&#093;\">+1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Hartstukjes<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-&#091;#8F8F8F&#093;\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"844\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The Health Council advises adults to consume no more than 6 grams of salt per day, which is equivalent to 2.4 grams of sodium. Lower maximum amounts apply to children, depending on their age.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-&#091;-0.094rem&#093; animate-&#091;show_150ms_ease-in&#093;\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-&#091;0.5625em&#093; font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-&#091;#F4F4F4&#093;! dark:bg-&#091;#303030&#093;! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voedingscentrum.nl\/encyclopedie\/zout-en-natrium.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-&#091;#8F8F8F&#093;\">+2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-&#091;#8F8F8F&#093;\">+2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-&#091;#8F8F8F&#093;\">+2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"896\"><strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"896\">Current consumption and health risks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"976\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">On average, Dutch adults consume more salt than recommended. Men eat an average of 7.8 grams of salt per day, while women eat 6.1 grams. Approximately 90% of men and 60% of women exceed the maximum recommended amount of 6 grams per day.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-&#091;-0.094rem&#093; animate-&#091;show_150ms_ease-in&#093;\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-&#091;0.5625em&#093; font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-&#091;#F4F4F4&#093;! dark:bg-&#091;#303030&#093;! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voedingscentrum.nl\/encyclopedie\/zout-en-natrium.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1056\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A high salt intake can lead to increased blood pressure, which raises the risk of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, it can contribute to kidney disease and, according to some evidence, stomach cancer. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1099\"><strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1099\">Sources of salt in our diet<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Approximately 80% of the salt we consume is added by manufacturers to products such as bread, processed meats, cheese, soups, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals. We add the remaining 20% ourselves during cooking or at the table.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-&#091;-0.094rem&#093; animate-&#091;show_150ms_ease-in&#093;\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-&#091;0.5625em&#093; font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-&#091;#F4F4F4&#093;! dark:bg-&#091;#303030&#093;! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voedingscentrum.nl\/nl\/service\/vraag-en-antwoord\/eten-kopen-en-keurmerken\/in-welke-producten-zit-veel-zout.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-&#091;#8F8F8F&#093;\">+4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-&#091;#8F8F8F&#093;\">+4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-&#091;#8F8F8F&#093;\">+4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1217\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1217\">Tips for eating less salt<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1260\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Choose fresh, unprocessed products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1260\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use herbs and spices to add flavor instead of salt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1344\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Read nutrition labels and choose products with a lower salt content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1425\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Limit the consumption of ready-to-eat meals and snacks.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-&#091;-0.094rem&#093; animate-&#091;show_150ms_ease-in&#093;\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-&#091;0.5625em&#093; font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-&#091;#F4F4F4&#093;! dark:bg-&#091;#303030&#093;! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voedingscentrum.nl\/nl\/service\/vraag-en-antwoord\/gezonde-voeding-en-voedingsstoffen\/hoe-eet-ik-minder-zout.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-&#091;-0.094rem&#093; animate-&#091;show_150ms_ease-in&#093;\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-&#091;0.5625em&#093; font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-&#091;#F4F4F4&#093;! dark:bg-&#091;#303030&#093;! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voedingscentrum.nl\/nl\/service\/vraag-en-antwoord\/eten-kopen-en-keurmerken\/in-welke-producten-zit-veel-zout.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1593\">Would you like to know how much salt you consume daily? Use the online food diary &#8216;Mijn Eetmeter&#8217; from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1771\"><strong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1667\">Read the full article on the website of the Netherlands Nutrition Centre:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voedingscentrum.nl\/encyclopedie\/zout-en-natrium.aspx\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1771\">Salt and sodium | Netherlands Nutrition Centre<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-medium button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button-border-radius-top-left:50px;--button-border-radius-top-right:50px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:50px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:50px;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#cc7f69;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#cc7f69;--button_typography-font-family:&quot;Archivo&quot;;--button_typography-font-style:normal;--button_typography-font-weight:400;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voedingscentrum.nl\/encyclopedie\/zout-en-natrium.aspx\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read the original article<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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