“Too much salt wreaks havoc on the kidneys, so limiting salt intake is important for overall health,” she said.
Another surprising culprit to avoid during a heatwave is bread, which, “although not terribly high in salt per slice, is one of the most common reasons behind people having too much salt in their diet”, warns Ms Roberts.
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She continued: “Bread is often used at all mealtimes and even for snacks, so can add up to a high salt intake.
“Limiting the amount of bread you eat will help reduce the sneaky salt that you didn’t even know you were consuming.”
Source: Daily Express