Here's how to 'unsalt’ your diet without sacrificing taste


You may not realise it, but finishing up those chillies in soy sauce – a common accompaniment to many hawker dishes – is contributing to your daily salt intake. — Filepic

Almost everyone around the world adds salt to their food to make it tastier and more appetising.

Salt is also a vital source of sodium – an essential mineral for humans.

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