Sodium limits for children proposed
Parents trying to reduce how much sodium their children eat to avoid harmful health effects in the future have a new international guide as Parliament debates mandatory limits. A bill to make the food industry accountable for sodium had its second reading in the House of Commons on Friday. NDP MP Libby Davies’ bill focuses… [Continue Reading]
High sodium levels should be disclosed, health groups urge
Proposed Canadian bill would require food companies to disclose excessive sodium levels on label A coalition of Canadian medical groups wants all food companies to be required to clearly disclose on the label if the amount of sodium in their products exceeds Health Canada’s targets. The move comes as the World Health Organization recommended new… [Continue Reading]
When in doubt cut the sodium out
It’s a dilemma: On one hand, health authorities warn North Americans consume way too much salt. It contains sodium, which can increase blood pressure and the subsequent risk of stroke, heart disease and other serious ailments. But just try reducing your sodium intake to the daily level promoted by Health Canada: a maximum of 2,300… [Continue Reading]
Opposition member tables bill for national sodium strategy
NDP health critic Libby Davies tabled a bill Monday encouraging Ottawa to enact a strategy requiring food manufacturers to lower sodium levels, among other tough-on-salt measures. The bill, formally named An Act Respecting the Implementation of the Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada, will take its cues from a list of recommendations that were published by… [Continue Reading]
Australian study finds sodium increase in processed foods
A new study from Australia found the sodium content of more than 28,000 rose nine per cent over the past four years. The worst offenders were oils and sauces and spreads that saw a 16 and 13 per cent increase, respectively. A population consuming nine per cent more sodium would experience a four per cent… [Continue Reading]
Instant noodles high in sodium, low in fibre, study finds
There’s a reason we awarded the 2011 Salt Lick Award to Mr. Noodles. A new study from the UK that ranked 15 brands of instant noodles found all were guilty of being very high in sodium and low in fibre. The study found most brands mislabelled their products to seem healthier than in reality. Read… [Continue Reading]
