We're eating less salt than ever but it's STILL too much: Adults are consuming a third more than the recommended teaspoon a day

We're eating less salt than ever but it's STILL too much: Adults are consuming a third more than the recommended teaspoon a day

For most of us, a sprinkle of salt makes many a meal more flavoursome.

But new research reveals we are still eating far too much of the seasoning.

Despite decreases in sodium intake, people are still eating a third more salt than the recommended daily amount, official figures show.

In 2014, adults in England consumed an average eight grams of salt every day, far above the six grams - around a teaspoon - recommended by experts.

Health chiefs to urge all adults to check food labels for salt content - and called for restaurants, cafes and takeaways to 'do more' to lower salt levels in our food.

The figures, from Public Health England (PHE), showed overall salt intake has fallen by 11 per cent since 2005/06.

However, health chiefs urged people to check food labels and use lower salt options - and said more needs to be done to reduce high salt levels in food from restaurants, cafes and takeaways.

Around 75 per cent of the salt in our diet comes from process foods such as breads, cereals, ready meals, soups, sauces and even sweet foods, according to Consensus Action on Salt Health (CASH).