Sodium reduction canlessen strokerisk

A charity has highlighted the benefits of Monklands residents reducing sodium in their diet to prevent stroke risk.

The Stroke Association is supporting Season with Sense, a public health campaign which aims to drive down consumer sodium intake.

A spokesperson said: “The good news is that by making small changes to our diet – such as cutting the amount or type of salt – we can greatly reduce our risk of serious health issues.

“If you find it hard to cut out salt completely, there are alternatives to regular table, sea and rock salts such as Losalt, which has two-thirds less sodium without any taste compromise.

“When you’re out shopping, watch out for the special tubs of Losalt on sale in supermarkets. For every tub sold a 20p donation will be made to help fund the vital work we do to support stroke survivors and carers. More details can be found at www. seasonwithsense.com.”