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Massive amounts of salt masked by the vegan health halo

It’s not healthy just because they say it’s vegan or else you might end up with hypertension

10-Mar-2020

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Salt levels were high in four out of five vegan meals served at major restaurants in UK.

Some contained more than 6 g which definitely exceeded the recommended daily intake.

Restaurants are taking advantage of the “vegan health halo” to serve their unhealthy foods.

Unlike items sold at supermarkets, these eating-out foods do not have a nutritional label.

Action on Salt said that the government should intervene to ensure the safety of their food.

Analysed 290 curries, pizzas and other dishes offered at 45 restaurant and takeaways in the UK.

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Action on Salt

Charity organization concerned with dietary salt

Sonia Pombo

Nutritionist, Action on Salt

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Diet and Nutrition