While Salt is necessary for your body to function, too much can increase blood pressure. You’re also at a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. To make things worse, it’s surprisingly easy to surpass the recommended limit of 5g or 1 teaspoon of salt per day because of how much salt is in your food. Fortunately, you can control your intake by preparing your meals. 

5 Tasty Low-Salt Recipes

1. Pork Kabobs

Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

4 garlic cloves, minced

½  teaspoon ground cumin

¼  teaspoon ground coriander

2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes

8 small white onions, halved

8 cherry tomatoes

1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

• In a shallow dish, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Add pork and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
• Alternate pork, onions, tomatoes, and peppers on 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers. 
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until meat juices run clear, 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.

RELATED: 10 Easy Ways To Cut Extra Salt Out Of Your Diet

2. Turkey Burgers

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1lb 2oz turkey breast mince

1 red onion, coarsely grated

1 small courgette, coarsely grated

1 red pepper, deseeded and diced

2-3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mixed herbs (for example parsley, oregano, and thyme or coriander)

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 tbsp Sunflower Oil, for brushing

Method:

• Place all ingredients, except sunflower oil, in a large bowl and mix together. Shape mixture into 8 round flat burgers, each about ⅝ in thick. Place burgers on a plate, cover with cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to high.
• Lightly brush burgers all over with sunflower oil. Place on rack in a grill pan for 15-20 minutes, until burgers are