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Episode 4: Salt Secrets: The impact of salt on kids

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Salt Secrets: The impact of salt on kids Karina Savage | 30 Oct 2023

Episode 4: Salt Secrets: The impact of salt on kids

Welcome to the Easy Feed Podcast, episode number four. Today, we're diving into a crucial topic: SALT. That four-letter word adds flavour to our meals but can pose a significant health risk, especially for our children. I'm a mum too, and like you, I understand the challenges of keeping salt intake in check, especially when it comes to pasta-loving kids.

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Highlights:

  • Introduction (00:00.718)

  • Salt in Children's Diet (00:28.206)

  • Salt and Sodium Consumption: A Global Concern (02:47.246)

  • High Salt Intake in Children (05:16.846)

  • Australian Toddler Snacks and Salt Intake (07:41.07)

  • Reducing Children's Salt Consumption (10:02.734)

  • Reducing Fast Foods: A Healthier Approach (12:24.142)

  • Salt and Sodium Regulation in the Future (14:53.678)

Show Notes

Welcome to the Easy Feed Podcast, episode number four. Today, we're diving into a crucial topic: SALT. That four-letter word adds flavour to our meals but can pose a significant health risk, especially for our children. I'm a mum too, and like you, I understand the challenges of keeping salt intake in check, especially when it comes to pasta-loving kids.

In this episode, we'll explore the following key points:

The surprising sources of salt in your child's diet including everyday foods like bread, cereals, and cheese.

Startling statistics on how many children consume excess sodium and the long-term health risks involved.

The role of salt in our bodies and why it's essential in moderation.

Debunking myths about different types of salt and why iodised salt may be the better choice.

Practical tips to reduce your family's salt intake without sacrificing flavour, from label reading to creative use of herbs and spices.

Setting our children on a healthy path early in life is vital to prevent salt cravings that can lead to future health issues. Join me in this episode to discover actionable steps to reduce salt intake without your kids noticing.

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