HEALTHY EATING TIPS

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1.Salt : How could I cut down on my salt intake?

To reduce salt intake, season food with herbs and spices instead. Salt should be used sparingly to enhance rather than overwhelm the natural flavour of food.
Look for hidden salt (sodium) on food labels. Monosodium glutamate, sodium nitrate, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and sodium metasulphate are all sources of sodium in food.
Chili sauce, tomato sauce (ketchup), soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and other seasoning sauces are high in sodium. Look for low-sodium varieties and use them in moderation.

2. Vegetables: What is the best way to retain nutrients from my vegetable?
Water used for cooking vegetables can be made into soups to retain nutrients from the vegetables. The best way to get the full range of nutrients from vegetables is to eat them raw or rapidly steam them for a few minutes.
Steaming is a better way to cook vegetables than boiling because it retains nutrients and keeps the vegetables tender and crisp.
If you boil vegetables, use just a little water and save the nutrient-rich broth for gravy and stock.