The salt content in New Year's dishes exceeds the limit, 3 grams of salt in one mouthful? Doctors warn: 3 groups of people with chronic diseases are at high risk of developing them

Salt-based seasoning is the soul of many New Year dishes, but it has also become an invisible killer to health. Common New Year dishes such as braised meat, hot pot sauce, sauerkraut and pork hotpot, and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall contain 3 to 5 grams of salt in each dish, which almost reaches the upper limit of daily intake for adults. In addition, traditional New Year snacks such as melon seeds, candied fruit, and shredded squid are also high-sodium foods, which may invisibly increase the burden on the body.

Warning about excessive salt content in New Year dishes! Doctors: Three types of people are at high risk of developing the disease

According to the National Health Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the daily sodium intake of adults should not exceed 2,400 mg (equivalent to 6 grams of salt), but the actual intake often exceeds the standard. Excessive salt intake is closely related to the risk of cardiovascular disease. Nutritionist Lai Huifang reminds us that the high salt content hidden in New Year's dishes not only threatens patients with chronic diseases, but also puts everyone's cardiovascular health at risk.

Nutritionist Lai Huifang said that during the Chinese New Year, many people unknowingly consume too much sodium, which will cause a rapid increase in blood pressure, especially for patients with hypertension, diabetes or kidney disease, who are at a higher risk of disease. Furthermore, too many sodium ions can also cause vasoconstriction, increase the burden on the heart, and easily induce acute diseases such as myocardial infarction or stroke. It is suggested that making good health preparations on a daily basis is the key to protecting the cardiovascular system. In addition, regular health checks and understanding of one's own health status are effective ways to prevent major diseases.

"Low salt, high flavor" 6 tips for healthy eating during the Chinese New Year

In order to make the New Year healthy and happy, the MJ Health Management Agency has compiled a "low-salt, high-flavor" New Year's diet plan:

1. Make your own healthy seasonings: Use lemon juice and natural spices such as green onions, ginger, onions, coriander, etc. to add flavor to dishes and reduce the amount of salt used.

2. Choose low-sodium ingredients: Try to choose fresh ingredients and avoid processed foods such as pickled products, sausages, bacon, etc.

3. Fresh cooking methods: Use cooking methods such as steaming, blanching, and stir-frying, and avoid frying, grilling, and using heavy salty sauces.

4. Avoid high-sodium soup bases: Replace high-fat, heavy-salt thick broth with kelp or pork bone vegetable broth.

5. Control your meal portions: eat until you are 80% full at every meal, and don’t forget to eat fruits and vegetables even if you have a lot of meat or fish.

6. Drink more water: Consciously drink 2000 ml of water every day, which is beneficial for metabolizing excess sodium ions.

A "low-salt, high-flavor" Chinese New Year diet plan will protect the health and happiness of yourself and your family in the new year. (Photo provided by MJ Health Management Agency)

A low-salt diet during the Chinese New Year is not only about taking care of your body, but also a commitment to the health of your family. From now on, pay attention to your dietary choices and have regular health checks to protect the health and happiness of yourself and your family in the new year.