It’s recommended that we have no more than 5g of salt a day or 2300mg of sodium. However, the average Australian has almost twice that much - a staggering 9g of salt a day. Having an excess of salt leads to serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart attacks and stroke.
Next time you’re in the supermarket take a look at the nutritional label. You want to aim to have foods low in salt which means no more than 120mg of sodium per 100g. High salt foods are considered to have 400mg of sodium per 100g.
It’s recommended that we have no more than 5g of salt a day or 2300mg of sodium. However, the average Australian has almost twice that much - a staggering 9g of salt a day. Having an excess of salt leads to serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart attacks and stroke.
Next time you’re in the supermarket take a look at the nutritional label. You want to aim to have foods low in salt which means no more than 120mg of sodium per 100g. High salt foods are considered to have 400mg of sodium per 100g.
Whether you’re passing through troubled waters or sailing smooth, let your General Practitioner help guide you through your journey.
Your GP is often the first port of call when you have a problem. They have the ability to listen to your story, assess the situation and provide you with the most suitable outcome to help you through.
So, if you are experiencing any difficulties, or simply want some advice, pop in to see your local doctor today. A problem shared is a problem halved.
Ladies, this week is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. With the recent world events many have put their own health on the backseat and delayed their cervical screening.
Cervical screening changed in December 2017. The new test is more accurate at detecting HPV which can lead to cell changes in the cervix. Once you have had the new test and it is normal you will only need one every 5 years.
So girls, what are you waiting for? Together we can build on the WHO’s vision where cervical cancer is eliminated as a public health concern by 2030. Book in your screening today. For more information about eligibility head over to accf.org.au.
Whether you’re driving a car or a boat we always need to be aware of our surroundings. The same applies for our health, there are lots of temptations around us that may lead us to make unhealthy choices. Once you can identify these, you can avoid them and progress on your health journey.
What unhealthy choices have you recently navigated away from?
