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More men than women in Kenya often add salt or salty sauce to their food. The 2015 NCD report shows 26 per cent of men prefer salty diets compared to women at 23 per cent with persons in rural areas beating their urban counterparts at being salt lovers.
Salt provides a vital mineral known as sodium that works together with potassium to maintain normal blood pressure and proper functioning of the muscles and nerves.
The World Health Organisation daily recommendation on sodium consumption is 5 grammes of salt with the most likely source being processed foods like ready meals; processed meats like bacon, ham, cheese and salty snacks or from food consumed frequently in large portions like bread.
Salt added to food during cooking or at the table triggers high blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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