How Much Sodium (Salt) Per Day Do You Need | Nutritionist Explains | Myprotein

Expert dietitian explains why we need salt and how much we should intake daily. Salt is a common ingredient that we use in cooking, in food production and is still used as a preservative for food, as it has been for centuries. Salt is actually needed in our diet but evidence suggests that it’s not something that many of us are deficient in, with the average adult in England consuming over 40% more than the recommended intake. In this video, Elle Kelly, registered dietitian (and fellow lover of salty chips) takes a look at what salt is, why we do need it and why it’s also important that we aim to stick to the recommended guidelines. First up, let us settle a common query. What is the difference between salt and sodium? *** Chapters: 00:00 - Salt 00:37 - Salt VS sodium 01:13 - Why do we need sodium 02:44 - Negative side effects of sodium 04:14 - Processed foods 04:47 - Foods high in sodium 05:51 - Any more salt questions? *********************************