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Reduce sodium and potassium to prevent high blood pressure
The WHO recommends reducing sodium intake while increasing potassium intake to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Reduce sodium intake to less than 2 000 mg per day (ie less than one level teaspoon of salt), and ensure that potassium intake is higher than 3 510 mg per day.
Tips For Reducing Salt Intake
When cooking, gradually reduce the amount of salt or sodium-containing seasonings to allow the taste buds to adjust to the light taste.
When eating out, it is required to reduce the condiments/sauce, and require the condiments/sauce to be added instead of being poured on the food.
Refer to the nutrition labels of prepackaged foods and choose products with lower sodium.
Maintain a balanced diet, eat less processed foods, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and unsalted beans/peas and nuts.