Less sugar and more salt for better health?


Sugar and salt are in everything we eat. Which should we consume more of? Scientists have an idea. Photo: Shutterstock

Salt and sugar are consumed every day without much notice. We only realise when they are lacking. Researchers now have new health data on the two seasoning ingredients.

Cut down on sugar

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