How easy is it to keep to 6g of salt a day? I decided to find out... Research suggests we’re a nation who’s consuming way more salt than we should. We’re meant to stick to a teaspoon of salt ...

One study, published in the journal Nature, saw 12 participants take a daily capsule containing 6g of salt while following their normal diet, pushing their daily intake up to around 14g.

Action on Salt analysed more than 150 dishes and found some contained half an adult's recommended 6g (0.2oz) daily allowance of salt. Main courses, such as beef in black bean sauce, topped the ...