www.gdaguru.com today reports that a tenth of salads sold on the high street contain more salt than a Big Mac, a survey has found. 29-08-2010
Many office workers buy the ready made salads and pasta bowls as a seemingly healthy lunch option, and they are particularly popular with women on diets.
But most contain the hidden danger of high salt levels, according to analysis by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash), a charity.
Some of the saltiest are from upmarket high street cafes, which market themselves as selling fresh and healthy products.
Despite their healthy image, only six out of 270 salads examined have less salt than the 0.5g in a normal (34.5g) packet of Walker's Ready Salted crisps.
