Non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes & chronic lung disease, are collectively responsible for almost 70% of all deaths worldwide, according to World Health Organization
Here are a few easy-to-follow tips shared by WHO PRO to adopt healthier ways of eating & drinking
Here are a few easy-to-follow tips shared by WHO PRO to adopt healthier ways of eating & drinking
Cut back on salt and limit sugar
Cut back on salt and limit sugar
Limit salt intake to 5 grams or 1 teaspoon per day
Limit salt intake to 5 grams or 1 teaspoon per day
Experiment with fresh or dried herbs and spice instead of salt
Experiment with fresh or dried herbs and spice instead of salt
Reduce use of salty sauces and condiments (like soy or fish sauces)
Reduce use of salty sauces and condiments (like soy or fish sauces)
Consume no more than 50g (or 12 teaspoon of sugars per day)
Consume no more than 50g (or 12 teaspoon of sugars per day)
Further reduction to 25g (6 teaspoons) provides additional benefits
Further reduction to 25g (6 teaspoons) provides additional benefits
Don't add salt and sugar to complementary foods given to children under 2
Don't add salt and sugar to complementary foods given to children under 2
Keep a watch on our intake of saturated & trans-fats to reduce risk of developing non-communicable diseases
Keep a watch on our intake of saturated & trans-fats to reduce risk of developing non-communicable diseases