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While writing this book, I’ve become more aware of the health risks relating to salt, or perhaps I should put it another way – the health benefits of reducing your intake of salt. Studies have shown that a reduction in salt intake has the positive effect of lowering raised blood pressure, which in turn means a lower risk of heart attacks and stroke. The campaign in Finland to reduce the population’s intake of salt over the last 12 years or so has resulted in a reduction in the incidence of high blood pressure and a remarkable decrease in cases of both stroke and coronary heart disease.

Having found this out, one of my previous “vices” – my liking for salt – is being disciplined and I’ve replaced my favourite sea salt with a low-sodium “salt” available from supermarkets. Of course, the ideal is to become familiar with the clear, fresh flavour of foods prepared with the minimum of salt or none at all, and this I am working on. The amount of salt you add to recipes and the type is, of course, up to you, but I do believe it’s something worth considering. Perhaps we can take comfort in also noting the increasing evidence that drinking wine, in moderation, has positive health benefits and enjoy our fresh-tasting vegan meals with a glass of our favourite wine. Cheers!