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Salt Addiction? How to Cut Down

Crisps on the beach, grilled food and margaritas may be synonymous with summer, but the fact is that we eat far too much salt. However, it is possible to cut down significantly in a relatively short period of time with a few simple tricks.

Salt Addiction? How to Cut Down

Less Salt in Food – but Swedes Still Consume Too Much

The amount of salt in shop bread and cold cuts has decreased in recent years, shows a new survey from the National Food Agency. But the Swedes are still eating far too much salt.

Less Salt in Food – but Swedes Still Consume Too Much

"Food Fraud Unit" proposed to stop food scams

Fraud in the food industry – such as horse meat in kebabs and diluted olive oil – must be punishable by harsher penalties, writes the government's special investigator Eva-Lotta Hedin on Dagens Nyheter's debate page. .

"Food Fraud Unit" proposed to stop food scams

"Beware of Vättern Fish – Elevated PFAS Levels"

All examined fish from Vättern have an elevated level of the environmental toxin PFAS. Therefore, certain groups should not eat Vättern fish more than a maximum of two-three times per year.

"Beware of Vättern Fish – Elevated PFAS Levels"

Stricter rules for well toxins

The National Food Agency is lowering the guideline values for several hazardous substances in private water wells, reports [SVT](https://www. svt.

Stricter rules for well toxins

Chilli Noodles Banned in Denmark – Too Potent

On Tiktok, the extremely spicy noodles have been a hit among children and young people, who challenge each other to eat them. However, Denmark is now putting a stop to the trend.

Chilli Noodles Banned in Denmark – Too Potent