Salt and Sodium: Get the Facts!

Most of us eat about 3400 mg of sodium per day. This is more than double the amount we need for good health.

Did you know that 75 per cent of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods? Reading the label on packaged foods is a key factor in making healthier food choices.

Healthy eating patterns are set during childhood and the teen years. So start early to promote healthy food choices and regular physical activity.

Meat and Alternatives provide the body with protein, B vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc and magnesium. While foods in this group are important for your health, they shouldn't take the biggest space on the plate.

Meal planning and careful shopping takes time and effort, so once you have made your purchases, you'll want to maximize their nutritional value and freshness.

Every day we all make choices about our diet and although we all need sodium, but most of us eat more than double the amount we need.

Fats are an important part of healthy eating - they provide energy, as well as vitamins A, D, E and K and are important to every cell in your body. However, a little fat goes a long way. The kind of fat is just as important as the amount.